A Prospective Study of Pattern of Chronic Use of NSAIDS in Patients Admitted to Emergency Department in Alexandria Main University Hospital.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: NSAIDs Administration

• Registration Number: NCT06816550
• Lead Sponsor: Alexandria University

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to assess the pattern of chronic use of nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs in patients admitted to emergency department in Alexandria Main University Hospital. The main question it aims to answer is:

What is the prevalence of chronic use of nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs among patients admitted to emergency department in Alexandria Main University Hospital?

Detailed Description

This is a prospective cross sectional study of pattern of chronic use of NSAIDS in patients admitted to emergency department in Alexandria Main University Hospital.

Three well trained emergency clinical pharmacists will start medication reconciliation process on admission by interviews with the patients or their care givers.

The study aims to assess the pattern of chronic use of NSAIDS and evaluate the patients' knowledge about doses, duration and adverse events and other use precautions .Finally to provide counseling service regarding NSAIDS medical information to patients admitted to emergency department in Alexandria Main University Hospital.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-09
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-12
• Study Start: 2025-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-05-01
• Study Completion: 2025-06-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 350

Inclusion Criteria

all adults equal or more than 18 years -

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who cannot communicate or have no family members.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
prevelence of chronic use of NSAIDS among total patients admitted to emergency department	two months from 1 March 2025 to 1 May 2025	(Number of of chronic use of NSAIDS / total patients admitted to emergency department) x 100

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of patients who are already aware about NSAIDS chronic use adverse effects	one month	Number of patients who are already aware about NSAIDS chronic use adverse effects / total number of patients who are chronic users of NSAIDS x100

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alexandria Main University Hospital; 🇪🇬 Alexandria, Egypt