Geisinger Clinic

This study looks at whether a simple DNA test can help doctors choose safer and more effective medications for older adults who take five or more drugs. Researchers will check if the test results lead to changes in prescriptions and lower overall healthcare costs. About 66 partic…

This study looks at whether moving combination blood pressure pills to the top of the electronic prescribing list—and adding the word "(PREFERRED)"—makes doctors prescribe them more often. Combination pills can help patients take fewer pills each day and follow guidelines for val…

This study looks at whether a pop-up alert in the electronic health record helps doctors remember to recommend low-dose aspirin to pregnant women who are at high risk for preeclampsia. About 839 high-risk pregnant women took part. The goal is to see if the alert increases how oft…

This study tests new tools to help primary care doctors diagnose familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol and early heart attacks. About 532 clinicians will use checklists, clinic notes, and other aids to see if more patients get p…