New tool aims to cut dangerous drug side effects in seniors
NCT ID NCT07489677
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a digital tool that helps hospital staff identify older patients taking too many medications with anticholinergic side effects, which can cause falls, confusion, and memory issues. The tool flags high-risk patients so doctors can consider stopping or switching those drugs. Researchers enrolled 21 patients aged 65+ to see if the tool is practical and acceptable.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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21 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible patients aged 65 years or more admitted to one of the five MOP wards, who have ACB score of 3 or more, and able to provide an informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who are expected to have a limited life expectancy, receiving palliative care will be excluded.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Medicine
Southampton, United Kingdom
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