Medication review may correct low sodium in seniors
NCT ID NCT01212211
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether reviewing and changing the medications of elderly adults with mild hyponatremia (low sodium) could help raise their sodium levels. 18 retirement home residents over age 65 with low sodium took part. Half had their medications reviewed by a pharmacologist and possibly changed, while the other half continued their usual treatment. The main goal was to see if sodium levels returned to normal within 4 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Dec 2010
- Finished
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May 2012
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- 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: * Patient over 65 years Resident of dependent elderly * Plasma sodium \<135 mmol / l less than a week, confirming earlier hyponatremia within a week to three month agreement given after patient information Exclusion Criteria: * Venous system does not allow sampling - Patient not taking medication-Dementia
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Carentan
Carentan, 50500, France
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