Reducing unnecessary medications in elderly patients with multiple prescriptions

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

The PARTNER study evaluates a patient-centered approach to reduce the use of potentially inappropriate medications among elderly patients who are taking multiple drugs. It involves collaboration between general practitioners and community pharmacists to provide education, workshops, and shared decision-making processes. Participants will receive a comprehensive medication review and empowerment strategies to manage their prescriptions effectively. The study compares this intervention to a control group that only receives a basic medication review.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 65 years or older
* Patient is capable of giving consent
* GP contact in the quarter prior to inclusion
* Current use of ≥ 5 drugs, including ≥ 1 PSA-PIM (hypnotics, opioids, gabapentinoids, antipsychotics, antidepressants, anticholinergic urospasmolytics) with a treatment duration of ≥ 6 months
* Willingness to select a regular pharmacy for the study period
* Consent to data exchange between GP and community pharmacy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Terminal illness (life expectancy \< 6 months)
* Current treatment of pain associated with cancer
* Other serious physical illness or mental distress (e.g. bereavement) that makes participation in the study impossible (according to the GP's assessment)
* Psychiatric illness or addiction that makes participation in the study impossible (according to the GP's assessment)
* Unable to meet the requirements of the study (participation in telephone or written questionnaires, visits to the GP practice or community pharmacy, alone or with the help of caregivers for physical infirmity)
* Current participation in research projects on medication safety or geriatric medicine

Where it's running

• University Hospital, LMU Munich
  Munich, Germany Recruiting
• University of Bielefeld
  Bielefeld, Germany Not yet recruiting
• Witten/Herdecke University
  Witten, Germany Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tobias Dreischulte, Prof. Dr. — Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
• Study coordinator: Tobias Dreischulte, Prof. Dr.
• Email: tobias.dreischulte@med.uni-muenchen.de
• Phone: +49 89 4400 55447

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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.