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New program aims to cut risky pill overload in seniors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program to help older adults (70+) who take 5 or more medications reduce their pill burden safely. Participants worked with a pharmacist and their family doctor to pause or lower doses of unnecessary drugs, focusing on what matters most to the patient. The goa…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Video calls with pharmacists help veterans take meds safely
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether having a pharmacist check in with older Veterans via video call at home could improve how they take their medications. The study included 304 Veterans who had at least two chronic conditions and took five or more daily medicines. The goal was to reduc…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 20:51 UTC
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New approach cuts risky pills for dementia patients in assisted living
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called Shed-MEDS that helps safely reduce or stop unnecessary or harmful medications for people with dementia living in assisted living facilities. 18 residents took part, and the program worked with them and their families to decide which medicines co…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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VA study tests new methods to improve care for sleep, blood thinners, and risky medications
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how to help busy doctors at VA clinics adopt better treatments for three common issues: reducing risky medications in older adults, using blood thinners more safely, and offering talk therapy for insomnia instead of sleep pills. Researchers compared two diffe…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 20:48 UTC
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Hospital help: does a drug coordinator cut risky pill use?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a medication coordinator could help patients avoid risky or unnecessary drugs after leaving the hospital. 141 patients who took at least five medicines took part. The coordinator worked with patients to review their medications and create a personal plan…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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New program helps dementia patients ditch unneeded pills
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a pharmacist-led program could help older adults with dementia and their caregivers reduce unnecessary medications. The program included an educational brochure, a telehealth visit with a pharmacist, and tailored recommendations for the patient's doctor.…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:24 UTC
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Talking less meds: training doctors to deprescribe in older adults
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether training community pharmacists and general physicians in communication skills helps them involve older patients in decisions to stop or lower medications for heart disease and diabetes. The study included 310 patients aged 75 and older who were taking…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Study reveals what happens when your doctor keeps changing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study interviewed 26 older adults (75+) with chronic illnesses who take many medications. Researchers wanted to understand how patients feel about being cared for by the same doctor over time, and what happens when they lose that regular doctor. The goal was to learn about t…
Matched conditions: POLYPHARMACY
Sponsor: IBS Granada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 04, 2026 11:02 UTC