AI helps doctors cut risky pills for seniors in new study

NCT ID NCT06660979

First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested whether personalized electronic health record tools, powered by a smart computer program, could help primary care doctors reduce or stop risky medications in older adults aged 65 and over. The study involved 70 doctors and 1,249 patients over 30 weeks. The goal was to see if the personalized approach led to more medication reductions compared to usual care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atrius Health

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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