Halle-dã¶lau, Germany

  • Reduction of Polypharmacy in Elderly People With Multiple Diseases

    Introduction: Many elderly people are multimorbid and are treated with five or more medications (polypharmacy) at the same time. Due to age related physiological changes they are especially vulnerable to adverse drug reactions (ADR). Potentially inappropriate prescriptions (PIPs) lead to increased adverse events like falls, hospitalizations and mortality. Up to 16% of unplanned hospitalizations of elderly people with polypharmacy are caused by ADRs. The primary aim of this study is the evaluation of the effectivity of a multi-component-intervention to reduce the frequency of ADRs in multimorbid patients aged 70 years and older. Methods: We are planning a multi-center stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial at 40 primary care practices affiliated to the RaPHaeL-network (Research Practices Halle-Leipzig) in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony, Germany. The planned intervention follows the recommendations of the New Medical Research Council and comprises a pharmacological medication plan review according to the STOPP/START-criteria and an adherence support measure employing motivational interviewing. Control group will receive usual care. Eligible patients are ≥ 70 years old, are diagnosed with three or more chronic medical conditions and are prescribed five or more medications. The primary outcome is the rate of ADRs six months post intervention. The secondary outcomes are number of ADRs, hospitalization rate due to ADRs, medication adherence (Morisky Adherence Score MMAS-8), the health-related quality of life (Euro-QOL EQ-5D-5L), the number of PIPs (according to STOPP/START), number of primary care physician per quarter, the medication appropriateness index and the mean number of de-prescriptions per patient. The planned sample size is 1,146 patients. Discussion: Multimorbid patients with polypharmacy show an increased risk for PIPs, since prescriptions can be based on evidence for pharmacological therapy of a single condition without taking into account the complex drug interactions. Based on the existing evidence we are aiming to reduce ADRs in this patient population.

    Phase

    N/A

    Span

    83 weeks

    Sponsor

    Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

    Halle, Saxony-Anhalt

    Recruiting

  • Acotec DCB Post Market Clinical Follow-up

    To prospectively collect and assess safety and efficacy data on the AcoArt drug-coated PTA balloon catheters carrying the CE Mark per current Instructions for Use in a real-world cohort of patients with symptomatic arterial disease undergoing endovascular lower limb revascularization per the institution's standard practice.

    Phase

    N/A

    Span

    352 weeks

    Sponsor

    Acotec Scientific Co., Ltd

    Halle, Saxony-Anhalt

    Recruiting

  • PROCARE - PROstate Cancer Real World Evidence Registry

    This prospective real-world data and long-term follow-up registry study aims at documenting routine treatment and course of disease of patients with metastatic prostate cancer and patients with biochemical recurrence after local treatment. This may include the following patient cohorts: Cohort 1: biochemical recurrence after local curative intended treatment (e.g. radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy of the prostate or combination thereof) Cohort 2: non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer Cohort 3: metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer Cohort 4: metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer These cohorts will be recruited independently at various time frames. No specific study treatment is defined. All treatments are prescribed and performed according to each center's medical practice. Any treatment choice or change in regimen is performed at the discretion of each treating physician. During the routine visits, routine data on the course of the disease and therapy are documented for all cohorts at certain time points (after inclusion, then every 3 or 6 months and when changing therapy), standardized quality of life questionnaires (FACT-P and EQ-5D-5L) and biomaterial is collected.

    Phase

    N/A

    Span

    466 weeks

    Sponsor

    UroTrials Company (GmbH)

    Halle, Saxony-Anhalt

    Recruiting

  • A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate MORF-057 in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease

    This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of induction therapy with 2 active dose regimens of MORF-057 versus matching placebo in adult study participants with moderately to severely active CD. After completion of the 14-week Induction Period, all participants will receive open-label MORF-057 during the 38-week Maintenance Period. All participants who complete the full 52-week Treatment Period will also have the opportunity to continue treatment in a 52-week Maintenance Extension.

    Phase

    2

    Span

    230 weeks

    Sponsor

    Morphic Therapeutic, Inc

    Halle, Saxony-Anhalt

    Recruiting

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