A Swiss Interprofessional Network for Reviewing Inappropriate Medication in Primary Care (NCT07283055) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Swiss Interprofessional Network for Reviewing Inappropriate Medication in Primary Care
Switzerland250 participantsStarted 2026-02-02
Plain-language summary
The aim of the SINERGIC pilot study is to assess the feasibility in the Swiss context of implementing interprofessional medication reviews between GP and pharmacists, as part of a shared decision-making process with patients. The acceptability and potential effectiveness of such an intervention will also be assessed.
This assessment will enable the investigators to take into account the determining factors for setting up a large-scale study to support the sustainable financing of this service in the long term.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 65 years old;
* Regular use of at least 5 medications (chronic treatments, \> 3 months);
* Patients with a minimum of 3 chronic diseases;
* Regular follow-up in a GP practice taking part in the project;
* Adequate understanding of French.
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Residence in an institution (residential care facility, nursing home, etc.) ;
* Cognitive impairment preventing understanding or obtaining informed consent;
* Any other clinical situation deemed incompatible with participation, as decided by the GP in charge.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Number of participants recruited and percentage of participants retained
Timeframe: End of the study, expected to be on average after 4-6 months
2
Number of GPs recruited and percentage of GPs retained
Timeframe: End of the study, expected to be on average after 18 months