Can a team approach cut risky drug use in older patients?
NCT ID NCT07599735
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a team-based plan to reduce certain medications (anticholinergics) is practical and acceptable for older hospital patients. 21 people aged 65+ with high anticholinergic burden took part. Researchers measured medication changes, daily function, and safety to see if the approach could be used more widely.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients aged 65 years or more admitted to one of the five Medicine for Older People wards, who have ACB score of 3 or more
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible patients aged 65 years or more admitted to one of the five Medicine for Older People wards, who have ACB score of 3 or more Exclusion Criteria: * Those who are expected to have a limited life expectancy, receiving palliative care will be excluded.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom