Nursing home drug trends under scrutiny: are antiepileptics being overprescribed?
NCT ID NCT06095284
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looks at how often antiepileptic drugs and other psychoactive medications are prescribed in US nursing homes, especially before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will analyze data from millions of long-stay residents to see if these drugs are being used more, even without proper diagnoses. The goal is to understand prescribing patterns and their impact on resident health.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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