Swiss study aims to cut risky meds for seniors
NCT ID NCT07283055
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study looks at whether having a family doctor and a pharmacist work together to review medications is practical and helpful for older adults in Switzerland. About 250 people aged 65 and older who take at least five regular medicines and have three or more chronic conditions will take part. The goal is to see if this team-based review can reduce inappropriate medication use and improve patient care.
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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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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 65 years old; * Regular use of at least 5 medications (chronic treatments, \> 3 months); * Patients with a minimum of 3 chronic diseases; * Regular follow-up in a GP practice taking part in the project; * Adequate understanding of French. * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Residence in an institution (residential care facility, nursing home, etc.) ; * Cognitive impairment preventing understanding or obtaining informed consent; * Any other clinical situation deemed incompatible with participation, as decided by the GP in charge.
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Bern, Switzerland
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