New software aims to strip private data from medical records
NCT ID NCT02795806
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a computer program called NLM Scrubber that automatically removes personal information like names and addresses from health records. Researchers will compare the software's results to manual de-identification using 50,000 existing records. The goal is to improve the tool's accuracy so that patient privacy is protected while keeping useful medical data intact.
What this could mean
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Active substance
NLM Scrubber software
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better privacy protection for patient data, allowing researchers to use health records more widely for studies.
What could go wrong
This is a software development study, not a treatment trial. The tool may still make errors, and results may not apply to all types of medical records.
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National Library of Medicine
Bethesda, Maryland, United States