Status:
COMPLETED
Safe Use of Medication at Home by Caregivers. Experimental Study
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Collaborating Sponsors:
Servicio Aragonés de Salud (SALUD)
Fondo de Investigación en Salud (FIS)
Conditions:
Caregivers of Multi-pathological and Polypharmacy Adults
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Experimental study to test the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention using virtual reality, aimed at caregivers of multi-pathological and polypharmacy persons to promote safer medication u...
Detailed Description
Background. Population aging is leading to an increase in the number of multi-pathological and polymedicated patients. These patients are at increased risk of suffering adverse events due to medicatio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Caregivers of multi-pathological and polypharmacy patients (Barthel equal to or less than 55).
- Residence in Alicante, Granada, Madrid, Pamplona, Seville, or Zaragoza (in the patient's home or the family member's home).
- At patient's charge for at least six months during the year.
Exclusion
- Caregivers of patients who are institutionalized a minimum of 3 months per year.
- Caregivers with experience of more than six months in the use of medication dosing devices.
- Health education/profession.
- Filing of a property claim in the last 5 years.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 11 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 12 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
142 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05247801
Start Date
April 11 2022
End Date
December 12 2024
Last Update
June 26 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Miguel Hernández University
Elche, Alicante, Spain, 03202