E-mail nudges cut risky opioid prescribing in minnesota

NCT ID NCT06443385

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether sending e-mails to doctors could encourage them to use a state prescription monitoring program and reduce unsafe prescribing of opioids and other controlled substances. About 7,800 Minnesota physicians and physician assistants who were not using the program regularly took part. The goal was to see if simple e-mail reminders could change prescribing habits and improve patient safety.

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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