Computer prompts aim to prevent deadly clots in brain injury patients
NCT ID NCT05628207
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a clinical decision support (CDS) system can help doctors follow best-practice guidelines for preventing venous thromboembolism (blood clots) in adults with traumatic brain injury. Researchers will compare hospitals that use the CDS system with those that do not, tracking how often patients receive recommended care and how many develop clots. The goal is to see if a simple computer prompt can improve prevention across multiple hospitals.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simple computer prompt helps doctors follow best practices to prevent dangerous blood clots in brain injury patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures whether doctors follow guidelines, not whether patients actually have fewer clots. Results may vary by hospital.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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