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Electronic Health Record (EHR)-Based Intervention for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Chronic Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Use

Completed
Conditions
GERD
Registration Number
NCT00691171
Lead Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of augmented, high-quality physician-coordinated care executed via an electronic health record (EHR)-based intervention on quality of care for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and for gastroprotection for patients on chronic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at increased risk for upper GI tract ulcers and ulcer related complications.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5234
Inclusion Criteria
  • Eligibility as determined by criteria for participation in studies as part of the MQIC
  • Agreement of participating clinical practices to undergo training in the electronic health record (EHR) intervention designed for this study
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Based on voluntary participation by MQIC practices, so practices were excluded if they decided to opt out
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diagnoses of GERDAfter 12 months of intervention
Prescriptions for gastroprotective medicines in at-risk, chronic NSAID usersAfter 12 months of intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
NSAID-related GI complicationsAfter 12 months of intervention
Prescriptions for GERD medicationsAfter 12 months of intervention
Change in GERD symptoms scoreAfter 12 months of intervention
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