Can cutting extra pills help older cancer patients get better chemo?

NCT ID NCT05046171

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a pharmacist-led program could safely reduce the number of unnecessary medications taken by older adults (65+) with curable cancers starting chemotherapy. 51 patients participated, with oncologists randomly assigned to either a pharmacist review or a simple educational pamphlet. The goal was to see if reducing extra pills helps patients receive their full chemotherapy dose as planned.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: pharmacist-led deprescribing and patient education
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help older cancer patients avoid side effects from unnecessary medications and receive their chemotherapy as planned.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention may not significantly change chemotherapy dosing or side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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CANCER

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Locations

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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