Improving the use of electronic health records for better clinical decision-making
ENACT: Translating Health Informatics Tools to Research and Clinical Decision Making
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-11112337
This study is working on making electronic health records easier to use so that doctors and researchers can share and analyze patient information better, which will help improve care and clinical trials for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11112337 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of electronic health records (EHR) to improve clinical decision-making and research capabilities. It aims to address challenges such as data quality, harmonization, and patient privacy by creating a federated system that allows for better access to EHR data across multiple clinical sites. By developing user-friendly informatics tools and establishing local clinical data warehouses, the project seeks to facilitate easier data sharing and analysis for healthcare providers and researchers. Ultimately, this initiative aims to leverage EHR data to support more effective patient care and clinical trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients whose health data is stored in electronic health records at participating clinical sites.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have their health data recorded in electronic health records or are not treated at participating clinical sites may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved clinical decision-making and more effective patient care through better utilization of EHR data.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing electronic health records for clinical trials and patient care, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: REIS, STEVEN E — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: REIS, STEVEN E
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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.