New program aims to cut unnecessary scans for prostate cancer patients
NCT ID NCT03445559
First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests a program that helps doctors follow guidelines when ordering imaging tests for prostate cancer. About 58 VA doctors and staff took part. The goal is to reduce inappropriate scans and ensure the right tests are used for each patient.
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Locations
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Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States
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Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York, 13210-2716, United States
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
West Los Angeles, California, 90073-1003, United States
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VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY
New York, New York, 10010-5011, United States
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
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VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States
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VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States
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William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705-2254, United States
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