Pill cutter: study tests cutting meds for seniors

NCT ID NCT07226960

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at whether pharmacist-led medication reviews could help adults aged 75 and older who take six or more medications safely reduce their pill burden. Researchers tracked changes in the number of medications, fall rates, hospitalizations, and quality of life. The goal was to see if deprescribing—stopping or lowering doses of unnecessary drugs—could improve health outcomes in older patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: medication review
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help older adults safely reduce unnecessary medications, potentially lowering fall risk and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed pilot study with only 26 participants. Results may not apply to broader populations, and deprescribing carries risks like withdrawal symptoms or disease flare-ups.

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Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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