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New program helps seniors ditch unneeded pills
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program to help seniors aged 70 and older who take 5 or more medications reduce their pill burden. The program involved a pharmacist review and a doctor visit, focusing on safely stopping or lowering doses. The goal was to see if this approach could improve he…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Cutting pills, boosting lives: new approach for dementia care
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called Shed-MEDS that helps people with dementia living in assisted living facilities safely stop or reduce unnecessary or harmful medications. The goal was to improve quality of life by reducing the number of drugs they take. Researchers worked with 1…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:35 UTC
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New program helps dementia patients ditch unneeded pills
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program where a pharmacist works with people with dementia, their caregivers, and their doctor to review and safely stop medications that may no longer be helpful. The goal was to reduce the number of pills taken, making life simpler and safer. The study inclu…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC
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Talking less meds: training doctors to deprescribe safely in older adults
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether communication training for pharmacists and general physicians helps them involve older patients in decisions to stop or lower medications for heart disease and diabetes. Researchers recruited 310 patients aged 75 and older who were taking certain hear…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:27 UTC
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Study reveals: losing your regular doctor harms care for seniors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how older adults (75+) with chronic conditions and taking many medicines feel about being cared for by the same family doctor over time. Researchers interviewed 26 patients to understand the impact of doctor changes on their care. The goal was to learn about …
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Sponsor: IBS Granada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Video visits with pharmacist may cut risky med use in older vets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a pharmacist-led video visit to the home could improve medication use in older Veterans taking many daily drugs. About 304 Veterans with at least two chronic conditions and five daily medications took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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VA study tests new methods to cut risky pill use and boost sleep therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how to help busy doctors in VA clinics change their prescribing habits for three common problems: too many risky medications, blood thinner misuse, and overuse of sleep drugs. Researchers tested two different support strategies across 24 clinics. The goal was…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC