Trial of Precision Medicine in Emergency Departments

Trial of Precision Medicine in Emergency Departments

The objectives of this study are to (1) test the feasibility of the clinical implementation of preemptive pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing in the emergency department (ED) and (2) determine if PGx testing (with appropriate decision support) decreases ED return visits and hospitalizations. We will conduct a randomized, controlled, pragmatic clinical trial assessing both the real-world effectiveness as well as implementation outcomes using a targeted PGx testing panel in several UF Health EDs.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adults 40 years or older presenting to a participating ED
2. Receipt of a new order/prescription for a selected PGx medication (Appendix 1), with a duration greater than 7 days, during the current ED visit or within 30 days prior.
3. Documentation of at least 2 prior ED or urgent care visits within the past 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Prior clinical pharmacogenetic test results within the EHR for genes relevant for this study (Appendix 1).
2. History of hepatic or renal transplant
3. History of severe liver disease (stage Child-Pugh C) or renal disease eGFR <15 ml/min.
4. Any medical condition that would prohibit the ability to complete the study
5. Prisoners, wards of the state, or patients being held under the Baker Act or Marchman Act
6. Life expectancy less than 6 months