Simple computer alert could help doctors catch hidden HIV and hepatitis cases

NCT ID NCT07031219

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a pop-up alert in electronic medical records can help primary care doctors order screening for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C all at once. About 50 primary care providers will participate, and their patient visits will be randomly assigned to either see the alert or not. The goal is to see if the alert leads to more screening and diagnoses of these infections.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: electronic medical record alert
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple EMR alert helps doctors catch more hidden HIV and hepatitis cases, leading to earlier treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 50 providers, so results may not apply widely. The alert might not change behavior much or could cause alert fatigue.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatitis B virus infection hepatitis C virus infection HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HBV (HEPATITIS B VIRUS) HCV HIV

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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