Less pills, stronger fight: study tests cutting unneeded meds in older cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05046171

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at whether reducing unnecessary medications in older adults (65+) with curable cancers can help them better tolerate chemotherapy. 51 patients were enrolled, and their doctors were randomly assigned to either a pharmacist-led program to cut extra pills or a patient education program. The main goal was to see if the approach helped patients receive more of their planned chemotherapy.

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Locations

  • University of Rochester

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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