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

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 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic renal failure syndrome coronary artery disorder diabetes mellitus heart failure hyperlipidemia hypertensive disorder Obesity obesity disorder Overweight stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Xijing Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China