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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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 251,817 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * all participants (patients and healthcare providers) within enrolled adult hospitals in Alberta of medical and hospitalist units during study period Exclusion Criteria: * outside of the above-mentioned province * hospitals not enrolled * non-medical units (eg. ICU, surgical, pediatric, obstetrical units)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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