Can a Pharmacist's call after discharge slash readmissions?

NCT ID NCT04071951

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether having a pharmacist review medications and counsel patients before and after hospital discharge can reduce return trips to the hospital or ER within 30 days. Over 6,400 older adults (55+) taking many medications or high-risk drugs are taking part. The pharmacist helps with medication lists, adherence, and simplifying complex drug regimens.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pharmacist-led medication management and counseling
What this could lead to: If it works, this could reduce hospital readmissions and emergency visits for older adults taking many medications.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results may vary by hospital and patient adherence. The study is pragmatic, meaning real-world factors could dilute the effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Compliance

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NONADHERENCE, PATIENT POLYPHARMACY READMISSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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