Studies whether taking many medicines affects older adults with chronic diseases
Follows older adults with long-term illnesses who take several medicines.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Assessment and Management of Multiple Drug Use in Elderly Chronic Disease Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Xi'an, ChinaSee the site
Where in China
- Xijing hospitalXi'an, ChinaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Xijing Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07180368
- Record updated
- 18 September 2025
- Original description
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:Read full original descriptionShow less
Assessment and Management of Multiple Drug Use in Elderly Chronic Disease Patients
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.
Inclusion: Patients aged 65 years or older with at least one chronic disease.
Exclusion: Patients without chronic diseases; Patients refused to participate in the study; Patients with unstable vital signs.