Smart alerts aim to shield seniors from kidney danger in hospitals

NCT ID NCT05923983

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested a computer system that alerts pharmacists about potential drug risks for older patients in the hospital. The goal was to reduce serious side effects like acute kidney failure and high potassium levels. Researchers enrolled 783 older adults and used specific rules to make alerts more useful, with pharmacists reviewing and passing on important warnings to doctors.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Cœur-Poumon - Médecine aiguë gériatrique

    Lille, France

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