Improving medication use and quality of life for older adults
Medication Use and Quality of Life Among Older People
NA · Odense University Hospital · NCT05123313
This study is testing a new way to help older adults manage their medications better and improve their quality of life by having regular check-ins with their doctor.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 188 (estimated) |
| Ages | 80 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Odense University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Odense, Region Of Southern Denmark) |
| Trial ID | NCT05123313 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance medication management among older individuals with limited life expectancy through a patient-centered deprescribing intervention. The intervention involves a series of at least three consultations between the patient and their general practitioner (GP) to align medication use with the patient's preferences and goals. By continuously adjusting medications based on the patient's needs, the study seeks to improve overall quality of life for participants. The trial will compare outcomes between those receiving the intervention and those receiving usual care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 80 years and older who are taking at least eight different medications and have a life expectancy of less than two years.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to communicate or do not speak and understand Danish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life for older adults by ensuring their medication regimens are tailored to their personal preferences and health goals.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in similar deprescribing approaches, indicating potential for success in this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged ≥ 80 years
* Take ≥ 8 different medications
* Have a life expectancy of \<2 years, estimated via the Surprise Question ("Would you be surprised if this patient died within 1-2 years?") by the general practitioner
* have a Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) score of ≥18
* Are able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not able to communicate
* Does not speak and understand Danish
Where this trial is running
Odense, Region Of Southern Denmark
- Odense University Hospital — Odense, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anton Pottegård, Professor — University of Southern Denmark
- Study coordinator: Carina Lundby, PhD
- Email: Carina.Lundby.Olesen@rsyd.dk
- Phone: 004523241245
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.
Conditions: Quality of Life, Reduction, Harm, Deprescribing, Polypharmacy, Shared decision-making, Guideline