Origny-en-thierache, France
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Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt
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Reduction of Polypharmacy in Elderly People With Multiple Diseases
Introduction: Many elderly people are multimorbid and are treated with five or more medications (polypharmacy) at the same time. Due to age related physiological changes they are especially vulnerable to adverse drug reactions (ADR). Potentially inappropriate prescriptions (PIPs) lead to increased adverse events like falls, hospitalizations and mortality. Up to 16% of unplanned hospitalizations of elderly people with polypharmacy are caused by ADRs. The primary aim of this study is the evaluation of the effectivity of a multi-component-intervention to reduce the frequency of ADRs in multimorbid patients aged 70 years and older. Methods: We are planning a multi-center stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial at 40 primary care practices affiliated to the RaPHaeL-network (Research Practices Halle-Leipzig) in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony, Germany. The planned intervention follows the recommendations of the New Medical Research Council and comprises a pharmacological medication plan review according to the STOPP/START-criteria and an adherence support measure employing motivational interviewing. Control group will receive usual care. Eligible patients are ≥ 70 years old, are diagnosed with three or more chronic medical conditions and are prescribed five or more medications. The primary outcome is the rate of ADRs six months post intervention. The secondary outcomes are number of ADRs, hospitalization rate due to ADRs, medication adherence (Morisky Adherence Score MMAS-8), the health-related quality of life (Euro-QOL EQ-5D-5L), the number of PIPs (according to STOPP/START), number of primary care physician per quarter, the medication appropriateness index and the mean number of de-prescriptions per patient. The planned sample size is 1,146 patients. Discussion: Multimorbid patients with polypharmacy show an increased risk for PIPs, since prescriptions can be based on evidence for pharmacological therapy of a single condition without taking into account the complex drug interactions. Based on the existing evidence we are aiming to reduce ADRs in this patient population.
Phase
N/ASpan
83 weeksSponsor
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-WittenbergHalle, Saxony-Anhalt
Recruiting
Acotec DCB Post Market Clinical Follow-up
To prospectively collect and assess safety and efficacy data on the AcoArt drug-coated PTA balloon catheters carrying the CE Mark per current Instructions for Use in a real-world cohort of patients with symptomatic arterial disease undergoing endovascular lower limb revascularization per the institution's standard practice.
Phase
N/ASpan
352 weeksSponsor
Acotec Scientific Co., LtdHalle, Saxony-Anhalt
Recruiting
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate MORF-057 in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of induction therapy with 2 active dose regimens of MORF-057 versus matching placebo in adult study participants with moderately to severely active CD. After completion of the 14-week Induction Period, all participants will receive open-label MORF-057 during the 38-week Maintenance Period. All participants who complete the full 52-week Treatment Period will also have the opportunity to continue treatment in a 52-week Maintenance Extension.
Phase
2Span
222 weeksSponsor
Morphic Therapeutic, IncHalle, Saxony-Anhalt
Recruiting