Massive alberta study aims to curb needless hospital lab tests
NCT ID NCT06119464
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a bundle of tools—like education for doctors, feedback reports, and patient infographics—can cut down on repetitive, low-value lab tests in hospitals. Over 250,000 patients across 14 hospitals in Alberta are included. The goal is to reduce patient discomfort, lower costs, and free up resources without harming care.
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada