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Factors Associated With in Suboptimal Prescribing for Older Patients With Epilepsy

NCT00144001 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 9682

Last updated 2015-04-07

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Nearly 2% of veterans \>65 are actively treated for epilepsy, and the incidence is projected to increase with the aging of our society. Since commonly used antiepileptic drugs are considered suboptimal for older patients, it is important to understand existing patterns of treatment for older veterans with epilepsy.

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Mary Jo Pugh, PhD RN · South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

Eligibility

Min Age
66 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2000-10-31
Primary Completion
2004-09-30
Completion
2008-09-30

Countries

  • United States

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