Impact of Medications Review on Potentially Inappropriate Medications and Clinical Outcomes Among… (NCT05875623) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Medications Review on Potentially Inappropriate Medications and Clinical Outcomes Among Hospitalized Older Adults
Malaysia500 participantsStarted 2023-07-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to assess the effectiveness of a pharmacist-led medication review using the locally developed Malaysian Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing Screening tool in Older Adults (MALPIP), an explicit criteria in hospitalized older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. The effectiveness of the intervention in reducing the number of PIMs and chronic medications after discharge
2. The impact of the intervention on quality of life, falls events, emergency department visits, readmissions and survivals
Researchers will compare the control group to see if there is corresponding changes to the outcomes specified above.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 60 years and above
* Taking more than five regular drugs
* Having at least one chronic medical condition
* Ability to understand and speak Malay, English, or Mandarin language
Exclusion Criteria:
* Admitted for end-of-life care
* Diagnosed with terminal illness
* Diagnosed with active cancer
* Participated in another drug trial
* Refused or unable to give consent
* Visited the Emergency Department without admission to ward
* Readmitted and have been previously enrolled in the trial
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.