New medication plan aims to cut fall risk for rural seniors
NCT ID NCT04612166
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a medication care plan to reduce falls in adults aged 60 and older living in rural Iowa. Participants worked with a health coach to safely reduce or stop taking medications that increase fall risk. The study compared fall rates between those who received the plan and those who did not, with the goal of creating a sustainable program for primary care clinics.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Medication Action Plan and Patient Empowerment (MAP-PE) - a behavioral intervention involving deprescribing high-risk medications
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a practical way for clinics to reduce falls and injuries in older adults living in rural communities.
What could go wrong
This is a completed pragmatic study, not a large-scale trial. Results may not apply to all older adults or settings, and deprescribing may not always prevent falls.
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Locations
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MercyOne Population Health Services
Clive, Iowa, 50325, United States