Reducing sleep medication use in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a brief program to help older adults who use sleep medications (Z-drugs) too often or for too long, and see if they can safely reduce or stop them.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and use a Z-hypnotic sleep medication (like zolpidem or zopiclone) more than 4 days a week for more than 4 weeks.
- You do not have dementia, psychosis, major depression, or delirium.
- You are able to understand and agree to take part in the study.
- You can speak and understand Norwegian well enough to complete the tests.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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