Improving medication adherence in older patients at a geriatric day clinic
Concordance : a New Concept for Clinical Pharmacy in Partnership With Patients at a Geriatric Day Clinic
This study is testing if extra help with medication advice and follow-up calls can help older patients stick to their prescribed medications better than usual care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 75 Years to 125 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bruxelles) |
| Trial ID | NCT06059235 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical consultations on medication adherence among elderly patients undergoing comprehensive geriatric assessments at a day clinic. Participants will receive a thorough medication history, review, therapeutic education, and shared decision-making, followed by a follow-up call. The study will compare outcomes between those receiving this intervention and a control group receiving standard care. The trial is set to run for 20 months, from January 2023 to September 2024.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 75 and older who are admitted for a geriatric assessment at the day hospital.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 75, those who do not speak French, or those excluded by their geriatrician may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance medication adherence in older adults, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that enhanced pharmaceutical care can improve medication adherence in elderly populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 75+ * patients admitted to the geriatric day hospital for a geriatric assessment will be eligible for the project. A geriatric assessment comprises 2 consultations at the geriatric day hospital: a "major assessment" consultation, where the patient meets the members of the multidisciplinary team, and a "results" consultation, where the geriatrician provides the patient with care recommendations. Exclusion Criteria: * less than 75 * not speaking French * exlusion based on geriatrician advice
Where this trial is running
Bruxelles
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc — Bruxelles, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Olivia Dalleur, PhD
- Email: olivia.dalleur@uclouvain.be
- Phone: +3227642360
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.