Evaluating a new decision support tool for heart failure during virtual visits
Evaluating the Reach of Clinical Decision Support for Patients With Heart Failure
This study is testing a new online tool to help doctors make better decisions for patients with heart failure during virtual visits, comparing it to an older tool to see which one works better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT06847906 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess a newly designed clinical decision support (CDS) tool specifically for virtual visits in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The research will compare the effectiveness and acceptability of this new tool against an existing CDS tool in outpatient cardiology clinics within the UCHealth system. By focusing on the unique context of virtual visits, the study seeks to address potential inequities in care delivery. Clinicians with prescribing privileges will be observed to understand how the CDS tools influence their prescribing behaviors during these visits.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are clinicians practicing at UCHealth outpatient cardiology clinics who have prescribing privileges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care from UCHealth cardiology clinics or those who do not require clinical decision support tools may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of care for heart failure patients by improving decision-making during virtual visits.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of integrating CDS tools into virtual visits is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in improving clinical decision-making in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The study subjects are potential users of the CDS, specifically clinicians with prescribing privileges who practice at one of the health system's (UCHealth) outpatient cardiology clinics. Because we are observing their prescribing behaviors in a virtual care setting (phone or video), we are also evaluating patient characteristics which could influence their prescribing decisions. Exclusion Criteria: * Clinicians who do not practice in a UCHealth cardiology clinic.
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado
- UCHealth Primary Care and Cardiology Outpatient Clinics — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katy Trinkley, PharmD, PhD — University of Colorado, Denver
- Study coordinator: Katy Trinkley, PharmD, PhD
- Email: katy.trinkley@cuanschutz.edu
- Phone: (303) 724-3103
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.