Anticholinergic and sedative drug use and functional status among older Australians.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Medication exposure in older adults.; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Physical and cognitive functioning in older adults.; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Musculoskeletal - Normal musculoskeletal and cartilage development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000018314
• Lead Sponsor: Geoff & Elaine Penney Aged Care Trust Fund

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-01-14
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

People aged > 70 years who consult their general practitioners regularly who live in the participating retirement villages in Sydney, Australia.

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to obtain informed consent from resident or legal caregiver.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified