Improving Cirrhosis Care with a New Digital Tool
A pragmatic RCT to evaluate the effect of CirrhosisRx, a novel clinical decision support system, versus usual care on guideline-adherence and clinical outcomes for patients with cirrhosis
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11089425
This project is testing a new digital tool called CirrhosisRx to help doctors follow care guidelines better for patients with cirrhosis.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11089425 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The grant aims to improve care for patients with cirrhosis, a condition that leads to many hospitalizations and readmissions. Doctors currently face challenges in consistently following the best care guidelines. This project introduces CirrhosisRx, a new digital system designed to help healthcare providers make better decisions for patients with cirrhosis. We want to see if using CirrhosisRx helps doctors stick to recommended guidelines and if this leads to better health outcomes for patients. We will also look at how easy it is for hospitals to use and keep using this new system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with cirrhosis who are receiving care in a hospital setting where this system is being tested would be the focus of this work.
Not a fit: Patients whose care is not managed by a healthcare system using the CirrhosisRx tool would not directly benefit from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this digital tool could help ensure patients with cirrhosis receive more consistent, high-quality care, potentially reducing hospital readmissions and improving their health.
How similar studies have performed: While clinical decision support systems have shown promise in other areas of medicine, their effectiveness specifically for cirrhosis care is largely untested.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GE, JIN — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: GE, JIN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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