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Official title Optimizing Prescribing Decisions for Hospitalized Older Adults With Chronic Conditions
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06605807
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if providing a clinical decision framework for managing older adults chronic conditions during hospitalization to inpatient clinicians improves clinicians' ability to individualize chronic condition prescribing decisions for hospitalized older adults (65 and older). The main questions it aims to answer are: Will the clinical decision framework lead to clinicians having greater confidence to individualize discharge prescribing?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Clinician Participants:
- Attending clinicians who practice on the general medicine or hospital medicine service at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Montefiore, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC...
- Practicing on the general medicine or hospital medicine service. This population may include physicians with training in general internal medicine...
You likely can't join if
- Anticipating leaving current clinical position within next 3 months
- Less than 4 weeks of inpatient attending service scheduled within 3 months of recruitment Patient Participants: Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult aged 65 years or older who are hospitalized under the care of a participating clinician and discharged home.
- Eligible patients must recieve at least one cardiometabolic medication change at hospital discharge (can include new medication starts, stops, or...
- Incapacity for informed consent / unable to answer survey questions due to cognitive impairment
- Enrolled in hospice care
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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