Computer alerts to help doctors find a genetic high cholesterol condition
Tests a computer alert to help clinicians identify patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Computerized Decision Support for Identification and Management of Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Key facts
- Where
- Boston, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT06743659
- Record updated
- 29 September 2026
- Original description
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a computer alert can aid clinicians in identifying patients with a genetic type of high cholesterol, called Familial Hypercholesterolemia. The main question it aims to answer is whether the computer alert increases recognition of this high cholesterol disorder.Read full original descriptionShow less
Alert-Based Computerized Decision Support for Identification and Management of Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH-ALERT Trial)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a computer alert can aid clinicians in identifying patients with a genetic type of high cholesterol, called Familial Hypercholesterolemia. The main question it aims to answer is whether the computer alert increases recognition of this high cholesterol disorder.
Inclusion: ≥ 18 years old; seen in the BWH Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Primary Care Clinics; Dutch Lipid Clinic Network score of at least 3 points.
Exclusion: a Familial Hypercholesterolemia diagnosis already documented in the EHR medical history, visit history, or problem list.