Computerized alerts to prevent blood clots in hospitalized patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an electronic alert-based decision support tool in increasing the prescription of extended-duration thromboprophylaxis for hospitalized medical patients at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The study will involve 400 patients who are 40 years or older and hospitalized for acute medical illnesses, focusing on those who are not currently prescribed thromboprophylaxis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the computerized alerts or standard care without alerts. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by ensuring high-risk patients receive appropriate preventive treatment before discharge.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

-≥40 years of age, are hospitalized for acute medical illness (heart failure, respiratory failure, infectious disease, rheumatic disease, or ischemic stroke), have reduced mobility, are not prescribed thromboprophylaxis at hospital discharge, and have one additional risk factor for VTE:

* Age ≥60
* Prior VTE OR
* History of cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Prescribed thromboprophylaxis at hospital discharge

Where it's running

• Brigham and Women's Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gregory Piazza, MD, MS — Bwh
• Study coordinator: Gregory Piazza, MD, MS
• Email: gpiazza@bwh.harvard.edu
• Phone: 6177326984

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.