By InvitationNot Applicable

Improving Hypertension Management Through Preference List Defaults

United States12,150 participantsStarted 2026-04-13

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate whether modifying the EPIC preference list to display combination blood pressure (BP) medications at the top and/or adding "(PREFERRED)" to the beginning of the medication listing increases prescribing of these medications. Combination BP medications are aligned with value-based care guidelines and may improve patient adherence and reduce pill burden. Currently, these medications may be under-prescribed in part due to their low visibility in the EPIC prescribing interface.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Order placed for a medication starting with any of the following: "amlodipine", "benazepril", "valsartan", "lisinopril", "hctz", "hydrochlorothiazide", "hydro", "losartan" * The order is placed at an in-person, virtual (telemed), telephone, or nurse encounter in a clinic included in the study * Patient is age 18+ Exclusion Criterion: \- Order placed by a clinical leader who was aware of the study or a clinician involved in study planning

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

Prescribing of Combination Antihypertensive Medication (y/n)

Timeframe: Day of the appointment (1 day)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07298694

SponsorGeisinger Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10

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