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Using Nudges to Implement Comparative Effectiveness
NCT01575171 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Behavioral economics represents a powerful, albeit underutilized tool to influence provider and systems behavior in a large-scale, meaningful, and sustainable way. The investigators propose to use a sophisticated electronic health record (EHR) system to change the default choice for physicians to the choice most supported by clinical practice guidelines (CPG). Multiple guidelines exist describing best practices for effective interventions, yet a large gap persists between actual and optimal guideline compliance. The proposed study will examine the comparative effectiveness of an opt-out medication management protocol relative to usual care for patients not at goal, using national guidelines for cholesterol management implemented in large multispecialty private practices that use an Electronic Health Record system. Specific Aim: To determine the effectiveness of altering the default option in an EHR in prescribing statins to selected patients using clinical decision support. Hypotheses: Compared to usual care, a CPG-concordant intervention designed using behavioral economics principles will significantly improve the proportion of patients who are prescribed statins.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Nudge
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Murray Hill Medical Group — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 19 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-05 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01575171
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01575171 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is NYU Langone Health, which has 1,204 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Hypercholesterolemia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Nudge is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01575171 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01575171 about?
NCT01575171 is a clinical study titled "Using Nudges to Implement Comparative Effectiveness". Behavioral economics represents a powerful, albeit underutilized tool to influence provider and systems behavior in a large-scale, meaningful, and sustainable way. The investigators propose to use a sophisticated electronic health record (EHR) system to change the default choice for physicians to th...
What is the current status of trial NCT01575171?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2010-09. Estimated completion is 2015-05.
What conditions does trial NCT01575171 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hypercholesterolemia. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01575171?
The interventions under investigation include: Nudge (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01575171?
This trial is sponsored by NYU Langone Health, which has 1,204 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01575171 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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