Examining underprescription in elderly patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the prevalence of underprescription among elderly patients during outpatient visits or hospital admissions to geriatric wards. It will analyze factors contributing to potential prescription omissions (PPOs) by utilizing the Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment (START) criteria. The study seeks to differentiate between justified and inappropriate PPOs, addressing the implications of underprescription on patient health outcomes. Data will be collected from a cohort of elderly patients to better understand the patterns of medication prescribing in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Geriatric ward admission or outpatient geriatric appointment
* Capacity to provide informed consent by the patient or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

* Limited life expectancy as measured by the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) \>8

Where it's running

• IRCCS INRCA Hospital
  Ancona, Italy Recruiting
• IRCCS INRCA Hospital
  Cosenza, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anna Rita Bonfigli
• Email: a.bonfigli@inrca.it
• Phone: 0718003719

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.