Small tweak to computer system could curb overprescribing of popular heartburn drugs
NCT ID NCT06998966
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at whether changing the default number of pills in electronic prescription forms can help doctors prescribe fewer unnecessary acid-reducing medications (PPIs). About 372 UCLA primary care doctors will take part. The goal is to see if a simple computer adjustment can align prescribing with best practices without limiting doctors' choices.
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UCLA Health System
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90024, United States
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