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EHR nudges aim to curb overtreatment in seniors

NCT ID NCT03704389

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether simple electronic reminders in doctors' computer systems could reduce unnecessary tests and treatments for older adults. Researchers focused on three common issues: testing for bacteria in urine without symptoms, PSA tests for older men without prostate cancer, and overtreating diabetes with insulin or pills. The study involved 664 clinicians from Northwestern Medicine.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Clinical decision support nudges within the electronic health record
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help doctors make better decisions for older patients, reducing unnecessary tests and treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on feasibility and behavior change, not direct patient outcomes. The nudges may not work in all settings or for all doctors.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

664 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2019

Finished

Aug 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Northwestern Medicine primary care clinician caring for adults * Provides informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacteriuria type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Asymptomatic bacteriuria Prostate specific antigen Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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