RecruitingNCT07180368

Assessment and Management of Multiple Drug Use in Elderly Chronic Disease Patients


Sponsor

Xijing Hospital

Enrollment

2,000 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this observational study is to understand the impact of polypharmacy on the prognosis of elderly patients with chronic diseases. The main research question it aims to address is: Does polypharmacy affect the prognosis of elderly patients with chronic diseases? Elderly patients with chronic diseases will be asked to complete online survey questions regarding their disease prognosis over a 2-year period.


Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how multiple medications are managed in older adults (65 and over) who have at least one chronic health condition. It aims to better understand the challenges of polypharmacy — when patients take many medications at once — and improve how these medications are assessed and adjusted. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 65 years old or older - You have at least one chronic disease (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, etc.) - You are willing to participate in the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not have any chronic diseases - You have refused to participate - Your vital signs are unstable or you are medically unwell at the time of enrollment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Xijing Hospital

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

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