BC hospitals launch massive effort to curb unnecessary lab testing

NCT ID NCT06359587

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether a set of tools can help doctors and nurses order fewer unnecessary lab tests for hospitalized patients. Over 700,000 patients and their healthcare providers across 16 hospitals in British Columbia will take part. The goal is to improve patient care and reduce waste without harming outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mount St. Joseph's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T3N4, Canada

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  • St. Paul's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

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  • University Hospital of Northern British Columbia

    RECRUITING

    Prince George, British Columbia, V2M 1S2, Canada

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  • Vancouver General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z1N1, Canada

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