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NCT01920581
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Assessment of Problematic Use of Benzodiazepines and Z Drugs in the Elderly in France: a Public Health Issue

Nantes University Hospital11 sites in 1 country1,100 target enrollmentFebruary 2012
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ConditionsChronic Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs Users

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Chronic Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs Users
Sponsor
Nantes University Hospital
Enrollment
1100
Locations
11
Primary Endpoint
Dependence according to DSM IV criteria
Last Updated
12 years ago
OverviewInvestigatorsEligibility CriteriaOutcomesSitesSimilar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate benzodiazepines and related drugs (zolpidem and zopiclone) usage in an outpatient population of chronic users over 65 years in France using a questionnaire assessing substance dependence according to DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders) international standards.

Detailed Description

1100 patients will be recruited by pharmacists. They will answer to a standardized questionnaire assessing their benzodiazepines or related drugs usage (phone contact). Pharmacists are recruited by all French Centers For Evaluation and Information on Pharmacodependence (CEIP).

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
February 2012
End Date
February 2014
Last Updated
12 years ago
Study Type
Observational
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • •65 years old or more,
  • •benzodiazepines or benzodiazepines related drugs treatment for at least three months,
  • •written consent and without exclusion criteria.

Exclusion Criteria

  • •no written consent form
  • •difficulties to understand or speak french

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Dependence according to DSM IV criteria

Time Frame: 2 years

Secondary Outcomes

  • psychiatric comorbidities(2 years)
  • Dependence scores(2 years)
  • withdrawal syndrome(2 years)

Study Sites (11)

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