Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Discontinuation of Benzodiazepine-derivative Hypnotics on Cognitive and Motor Functions in Elderly Persons
Lead Sponsor:
Minamihanno Hospital
Conditions:
Adverse Effects
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) have been reported to cause negative impacts on motor as well as cognitive functions, which in turn could result in lethal incidents including falls especially in the elderly. T...
Detailed Description
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) have been reported to cause negative impacts on motor as well as cognitive functions, which in turn could result in lethal incidents including falls especially in the elderly. T...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female participants of any race or ethnicity with any psychiatric diagnosis
- Age of 50 and older
- Having been treated with an BZD-derivative hypnotic drug at a steady dose for at least 4 weeks
Exclusion
- Incapacity to follow the instructions.
- Unstable physical illness or significant neurological disorder
- Psychiatric concerns raised by the physician of record regarding participation in the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00707915
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
July 1 2010
Last Update
March 27 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Minamihanno Hospital
Hannou, Saitama, Japan, 357-0042