Blood pressure meds may do more harm than good for frail seniors
NCT ID NCT05047731
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether it is safe to reduce blood pressure medication in frail older adults living in long-term care. Researchers enrolled 522 residents with low blood pressure and tested a gradual medication reduction plan. The goal was to see if this approach could lower the risk of falls, confusion, and other harms without increasing heart problems or death.
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Multiple long-term care facilities
Multiple Locations, Alberta, Canada
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