Survey reveals what older adults think about quitting daily pills

NCT ID NCT06698770

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study surveyed 2,400 adults aged 65 and older in the United States and Australia. Participants read a fictional patient scenario and shared their preferences about starting or stopping a diabetes medication. The goal was to understand how older adults make decisions about deprescribing—safely reducing or stopping medications that may no longer be needed.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help doctors have better conversations with older patients about safely reducing or stopping unnecessary medications.
What could go wrong: This was an online survey using hypothetical scenarios, not a real-world treatment trial. The findings may not reflect actual patient decisions in clinical settings.

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DEPRESCRIBING

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Locations

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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