New approach aims to cut pill burden for dementia patients

NCT ID NCT05970315

Summary

This study tested a new way to help doctors and caregivers decide which medications might be safely reduced or stopped for people living with dementia. It compared a patient-centered planning method against usual care. The goal was to lower treatment burden, improve shared decision-making, and track any problems from stopping medications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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