Clinical Trial

A Trial to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing to Older Adults Visiting the Emergency Department

Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
Cluster-randomized trial assessing the impact of interventions on guideline-concordant prescribing in Emergency Departments (ED). The study compares the effectiveness of feedback messages about potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) delivered by peer clinician prescribers or anonymous systems, compared to standard of care. The goal is to reduce PIM prescribing for older adults discharged from emergency departments.
Protocol Amendment History 5 changes
notable Primary completion pushed: 2027-05 -> 2028-02 2026-08-15
minor Completion pushed: 2027-11 -> 2028-03 2026-08-15
critical Trial status changed: Enrolling by Invitation → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-05-07
notable Primary completion pushed: 2027-04 -> 2027-05 2026-04-01
minor Completion pushed: 2027-10 -> 2027-11 2026-04-01
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07146763
Lead Sponsor Yale University
Collaborators: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions Inappropriate Prescribing
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2026-01-15
Primary Completion 2028-02 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-14