Study finds way to cut unneeded meds in mental health patients
NCT ID NCT07043803
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program to reduce anticholinergic medications (like benztropine) in 53 adults with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other serious mental illnesses who had been taking these drugs for at least 6 months. The goal was to safely taper or stop these medications when they were no longer needed, which may improve memory and reduce side effects. The program used a stepped-wedge design across multiple healthcare sites to guide doctors and patients in reducing these drugs.
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Locations
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Comprehensive Recovery Services (Pittsburgh) of Western Psychiatric Hospital, Ambulatory Clinics and Residential Programs - UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor
Erie, Pennsylvania, 16508, United States
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Western Behavioral Health Mon Yough
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 16601, United States
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Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies
Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601, United States