New tool aims to help doctors prescribe better heart meds during phone and video visits

NCT ID NCT06847906

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a redesigned clinical decision support tool for heart failure patients during virtual visits. The tool gives doctors medication recommendations and tips for patients to upload their vitals at home. Researchers will compare it to the usual tool in a small pilot with 20 clinicians to see if it leads to more appropriate prescriptions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: clinical decision support tool
What this could lead to: If successful, this tool could help doctors prescribe better heart failure medications during virtual visits, potentially improving care for patients who rely on phone or video appointments.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 clinicians, so results may not apply broadly. The tool may not actually change prescribing habits or improve patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure systolic heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, CLINICAL HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCHealth Primary Care and Cardiology Outpatient Clinics

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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