Improving medication management for older adults with heart failure

A Novel Deprescribing Intervention for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF): A Prototype for Older Adults with Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy

NIH-funded research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10895297

This study is looking for ways to help older adults with heart failure and other health issues take fewer medications safely, by working with doctors to make better choices and involving patients in understanding their treatment.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionWeill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-10895297 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a new approach to safely reduce the number of medications taken by older adults with heart failure and multiple chronic conditions. The project aims to create and test strategies that help healthcare providers make better prescribing decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes. By involving patients in shared decision-making, the research seeks to enhance their understanding and management of their medications. The study will be conducted with the guidance of experienced mentors in geriatrics and cardiology.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with heart failure who are also managing multiple chronic conditions and taking several medications.

Not a fit: Patients who are younger or do not have heart failure or multiple chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective medication regimens for older adults, reducing the risks associated with polypharmacy.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that deprescribing interventions can improve outcomes for older adults, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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