Teamwork takedown: GPs and pharmacists join forces to curb risky pill use in seniors
NCT ID NCT05765656
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether having a general practitioner and pharmacist work together can help people aged 65 and older safely stop or reduce benzodiazepines (drugs for sleep or anxiety). These medications raise the risk of falls, confusion, and dementia in older adults. The trial will enroll 400 patients and use motivational interviews with pharmacists to support gradual dose reduction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (GP-pharmacist collaboration and motivational interviewing)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical, team-based approach to safely reduce benzodiazepine use in older adults, potentially lowering risks of falls, confusion, and dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial focused on feasibility and acceptance, not on health outcomes. The intervention may not change prescribing habits or patient behavior in real-world settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
RECRUITINGNantes, 44093, France
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