CompletedNot Applicable

Statin Reminders for Improving Prescribing in Primary Care

United States3,332 participantsStarted 2024-08-14

Plain-language summary

Statins reduce cardiovascular events and mortality, but only 30% of eligible primary care patients nationally are on statins. Clinical decision support (CDS) interventions in the electronic health record (EHR) can deliver education to providers and increase adherence to guideline recommendations via many potential forms of delivery. Interruptive alerts are an effective form of CDS but disrupt clinician workflow and increase alert fatigue in an age of clinician burnout and frustration with the EHR. Non-interruptive reminders are proposed as an alternative method of delivering CDS; however, they require active pursuit by the provider, and their effectiveness compared to interruptive alerts has not been rigorously studied. The investigators propose a randomized trial comparing the effect of interruptive vs. non-interruptive reminders displayed to clinicians to increase statin prescribing in primary care clinics.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients between the ages of 18 and 75 * Seen in primary care visit within Vanderbilt University Medical Center * Eligible for statin therapy due to 1) Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) 10- year risk greater than or equal to 10%, 2) Type 1 or 2 diabetes and aged 40 years or older, or 3) ASCVD diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Already on statin, ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, or PCSK9 inhibitor * Last low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) less than 100 mg/dL * Pregnant or lactating * Palliative care * Statin allergy or adverse effect of statin * Rhabdomyolysis * Statin contraindicated due to liver disease, defined as 1) Decompensated liver disease, 2) AST or ALT greater than 5 times the upper limit of normal, or 3) Total bilirubin greater than 1.5 mg/dL * Statin contraindicated due to kidney disease, defined as 1) Dialysis or 2) Estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 15 ml/min/1.73m\^2 * Has had coronary calcium computerized tomography * Less than 3 months since lipid panel resulted * Acute visit

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Statin prescription within 24 hours

Timeframe: Baseline to 24-hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06456658

SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-20

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