Understanding how multiple health conditions affect medication in older adults
Evaluating the role of multimorbidity in modulation medication effects in older adults
['FUNDING_R01'] · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11014351
This study looks at how having more than one health issue affects how well medications work and their safety for older adults, with the hope of finding better ways to treat them based on their individual health needs.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11014351 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how having multiple health conditions, known as multimorbidity, influences the effectiveness and safety of medications in older adults. By analyzing data from over 23 million Medicare patients, the study aims to identify how these co-existing conditions can change the benefits and risks associated with various cardiometabolic therapies. The goal is to develop better treatment strategies that consider the unique health profiles of older patients, ultimately improving medication outcomes for this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults over 65 who are managing multiple chronic health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have multiple chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and safer medication regimens for older adults with multiple health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding multimorbidity can significantly improve treatment outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DAVE, CHINTAN — RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: DAVE, CHINTAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus