Massive BC hospital study targets needless blood tests

NCT ID NCT06359587

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a bundle of tools—including educational videos for doctors and patients, feedback reports, and changes to computer ordering systems—can reduce unnecessary lab tests in 16 hospitals across British Columbia. The trial will include up to 700,000 adult medical patients and their healthcare providers. The goal is to see if these strategies safely lower the number of routine blood tests without harming patient outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Laboratory test overuse (LTO) Bundle (educational materials, feedback reports, patient tools, system changes)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show a practical way to reduce unnecessary lab tests in hospitals, saving money and improving patient care.
What could go wrong: This is a large implementation study, not a drug trial. Success depends on hospitals actually changing behavior, which can be hard. It may not reduce tests as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

iatrogenic disease

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HOSPITAL ACQUIRED CONDITION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mount St. Joseph's Hospital
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T3N4, Canada
St. Paul's Hospital
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada
University Hospital of Northern British Columbia
RECRUITING

Prince George, British Columbia, V2M 1S2, Canada
Vancouver General Hospital
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z1N1, Canada

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