CompletedNot Applicable

Randomised, Controlled Trial of an Individual Deprescribing Intervention for Nursing Homes Residents

Switzerland62 participantsStarted 2018-10-30

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate the effects of a pharmacist-led, deprescribing-focused medication review on the use of inappropriate medications by nursing home residents

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Take 5 or more prescribed drugs daily; * Reside in the Nursing Home since at least 4 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Physician judges that discussing deprescribing with them risks destabilising them.

What they're measuring

Number of Inappropriate Medication at Follow-up

Timeframe: 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03655405

SponsorAnne Niquille

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-08-22

Results submitted2020-11-10

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