Can feedback curb risky prescriptions for seniors? VA study tests two approaches

NCT ID NCT04004936

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how to best help emergency room doctors avoid prescribing potentially harmful medications to older veterans. Researchers compared two methods: giving doctors regular reports on their prescribing habits (passive feedback) versus having them actively discuss and review their choices (active feedback). The goal was to find which approach works better to keep older patients safer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies

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AGING

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Locations

Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA

Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States
Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-1927, United States
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States

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