Digital decision aid aims to curb unnecessary heart tests before emergency surgeries

NCT ID NCT07692503

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study investigates whether a digital tool embedded in hospital electronic records can help doctors make better decisions about heart tests and consultations before urgent inpatient surgeries. Researchers will compare care patterns and outcomes for about 3,000 adults admitted through emergency departments before and after the tool is introduced. The goal is to see if the tool reduces unnecessary testing while maintaining patient safety.

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Active substance: Educational Clinical Decision Support Tool
What this could lead to: If effective, this tool could help hospitals standardize heart testing before urgent surgeries, reducing unnecessary tests and potentially lowering complication rates.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study comparing before and after tool use, not a randomized trial. Results may be influenced by other changes in practice over time.

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