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Recruiting NCT06904638

Underprescribing in Geriatric Patients: a Prevalence Study and Analysis of Factors Contributing to Potential Prescription Omissions (Under-PRES)

Trial Parameters

Condition Older People
Sponsor Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 374
Sex ALL
Min Age 65 Years
Max Age N/A
Start Date 2024-06-20
Completion 2026-12-31

Brief Summary

This observational study will determine the prevalence of underprescription in a cohort of elderly patients, recruited at the time of an outpatient geriatric visit, or hospitalized, upon admission to a geriatric ward.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Geriatric ward admission or outpatient geriatric appointment * Capacity to provide informed consent by the patient or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Limited life expectancy as measured by the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) \>8

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