New software scrubs patient privacy risks from medical records
NCT ID NCT02795806
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study aims to improve a computer program called NLM Scrubber that automatically removes personal information from electronic health records. Researchers will compare the program's results with manual edits to see where it makes mistakes. No new participants are needed; the study uses existing records from 50,000 people. The goal is to make patient data safer for research while keeping important health information intact.
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National Library of Medicine
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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