Can computer alerts help doctors avoid kidney damage from drugs?
NCT ID NCT06264752
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a computer system that alerts pharmacists about patients at risk for drug-related kidney injury can help doctors make safer medication decisions. The trial involved 698 hospitalized adults across eight hospitals. Pharmacists reviewed alerts and made recommendations to doctors, such as adjusting or stopping certain medications. The goal was to see if this approach reduces serious kidney complications.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce kidney damage and complications from medications in hospitalized patients.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study testing a decision-support system, not a new drug. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Locations
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UPMC Altoona
Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601, United States
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UPMC Horizon
Farrell, Pennsylvania, 16121, United States
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UPMC Jameson
New Castle, Pennsylvania, 16105, United States
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UPMC Magee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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UPMC McKeesport
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 15132, United States
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UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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UPMC Shadyside
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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UPMC Williamsport
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 17701, United States