Association Between Intake of Psychotropic Medications and Risk of Falls in Older Adults
The aim of the study is to assess the association between intake of psychotropic medications and increased risk of falls in older adults discharged from Ain Shams University Geriatric Hospital as a primary outcome and incident fractures that may occur as a secondary outcome of such fall.
| Condition(s) | Falls (Accidents) in Old Age, Psychotropic Drugs |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | The aim of the study is to assess the association between intake of psychotropic medications and increased risk of falls in older adults discharged from Ain Shams University Geriatric Hospital as a primary outcome and incident fractures that may occur as a secondary outcome of such fall. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * patients (males and females) aged ≥ 60 years old patients who accept to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with malignancy Bedridden patients |
| Ages | 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Ain Shams University |
| Locations | Cairo, Abbassia, Egypt |
| Start date | 2025-07-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT07112573 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07112573 |