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EHR nudges aim to curb dangerous pill overload in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether simple electronic alerts in doctors' charts can reduce high-risk polypharmacy—taking multiple medications that may interact dangerously—in older adults, especially those with dementia. About 786 patients from primary care clinics will be included. Doctors…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a Pharmacist's call after discharge slash readmissions?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether having a pharmacist review medications and counsel patients before and after hospital discharge can reduce return trips to the hospital or ER within 30 days. Over 6,400 older adults (55+) taking many medications or high-risk drugs are taking part. The pha…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New program aims to cut dangerous drug combinations in seniors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called SPIDER that helps family doctors, nurses, and pharmacists work together to reduce risky prescriptions in older adults taking 10 or more medications. The program uses data from electronic medical records and coaching sessions to identify and reduc…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Toronto Practice Based Research Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can fewer pills mean better health? new study targets risky medication overload in seniors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program to help older adults (65+) safely reduce unnecessary medications that may cause harm. Researchers will use a risk-prediction tool to identify high-risk participants and then guide their doctors to deprescribe. The goal is to see if this approach is prac…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Doctor training aims to cut risky pill overload in seniors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether giving general practitioners special training on how to safely reduce unnecessary medications can improve prescribing for older adults. About 200 patients aged 65 and older who take at least five medications will be enrolled. Their doctors will either rec…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Crete • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC