Creating and testing a questionnaire for deprescribing in older adults and their caregivers
Development and Validation of a Health Behaviour Theory-based Questionnaire to Explore the Willingness of Older Adults and Informal Caregivers to Deprescribe
This study is testing a new questionnaire to help understand how older adults and their caregivers decide to stop certain medications, aiming to improve their health decisions together.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Louvain-la-Neuve) |
| Trial ID | NCT06212713 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop and validate a questionnaire based on health behavior theories to understand the factors influencing deprescribing among older adults and their informal caregivers. Participants will complete the new questionnaire along with assessments of health literacy and locus of control to evaluate their impact on deprescribing intentions. The study seeks to improve collaborative decision-making between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to enhance health outcomes. By analyzing the psychometric properties of the instrument, the research will contribute to better understanding and management of medication use in older populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include older adults aged 60 and over who take at least five medications daily and have at least one chronic condition.
Not a fit: Patients suffering from psychiatric issues, drug or alcohol dependency, or terminal illnesses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved medication management and reduced adverse drug events for older adults.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using health behavior theories in deprescribing is gaining attention, this specific questionnaire development is a novel initiative.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Older adults * Age 60 years or older; * Taking at least 5 medications daily; * Having at least one chronic condition. Informal caregivers * They self-identified as a caregiver (defined as having any role in a family member or friend's management of health and/ or medication management) of an older adult who has 60 years old or older, that are taking at least 5 medications daily; * The care recipient lived in the community (at home with or without the caregiver) or in a NH. Exclusion Criteria: Older adults * Suffering from psychiatric trouble; * Past or present drug or alcohol dependency; * Having a terminal illness; * Inability to complete a written questionnaire in French due to a functional or cognitive impairment; * Inability to understand and express oneself in French. Informal cariegivers * Caregiver age under 18 years old; * Caregivers who are paid for the care they provide; * Caregiver inability to give consent and complete a written questionnaire in French; * Caregiver inability to understand and speak in French.
Where this trial is running
Louvain-la-Neuve
- UCLouvain — Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stephan Van den Broucke, PhD — Université Catholique de Louvain
- Study coordinator: Stephan Van den Broucke, PhD
- Email: stephan.vandenbroucke@uclouvain.be
- Phone: 003210479046
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.