New program aims to cut dangerous pill overload in seniors
NCT ID NCT03689049
First seen May 09, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called SPIDER that helps family doctors, nurses, and pharmacists work together to reduce risky medications in older adults (65+) who take 10 or more drugs. The goal is to improve health and quality of life by cutting down on unnecessary or harmful prescriptions. About 104 patients and their care teams are taking part in Toronto, Edmonton, and Montreal.
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Locations
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Atlantic Practice Based Research Network (APBRN)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 3V6, Canada
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British Columbia node of the pan-Canadian CPCSSN (BC-CPCSSN)
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5, Canada
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Manitoba Primary Care Research Network (MaPCReN)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0T6, Canada
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Maritime Family Practice Research Network (MaRNet-FP)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2E2, Canada
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Northern Alberta Primary Care Research Network (NAPCReN)
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2T4, Canada
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Ottawa Practice Enhancement Network (OPEN )
Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7G5, Canada
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Réseau de recherche en soins primaires de l'Université de Montréal (RRSPUM)
Laval, Quebec, H7M 3L9, Canada
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Southern Alberta Primary Care Research Network (SAPCReN)
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1, Canada
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University of Toronto Practice Based Research Network
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1V7, Canada
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