2000 seniors studied: does polypharmacy harm or help?
NCT ID NCT07180368
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how taking multiple medications (polypharmacy) affects the health of elderly people with chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Researchers will survey 2000 patients aged 65 and older over two years to understand their medication habits and health outcomes. The goal is to develop better ways to manage drug use in older adults.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors create better guidelines for managing multiple medications in older adults with chronic conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only collects survey data, so it cannot prove cause and effect or directly improve patient health.
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Xijing Hospital
RECRUITINGXi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China