Association Between Intake of Psychotropic Medications and Risk of Falls in Older Adults
Recruiting
Observational Study
Falls (Accidents) in Old Age
Psychotropic Drugs
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 398 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University · Other
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
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
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