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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 range65 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Number of participants recruited and percentage of participants retained

Timeframe: End of the study, expected to be on average after 4-6 months

Number of GPs recruited and percentage of GPs retained

Timeframe: End of the study, expected to be on average after 18 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07283055

SponsorUniversity of Bern

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-30

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