Could ditching these drugs ward off dementia?
NCT ID NCT04270474
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether carefully stopping certain medications (called anticholinergics) can help prevent dementia in older adults. 344 people aged 65 and older who take these drugs are being followed for two years. Researchers will compare thinking skills, mood, and quality of life between those who stop the medications and those who continue usual care.
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Locations
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Community Health Network Foundation, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46256, United States
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Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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