Plain-English translation of NCT07216846 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a genetic test that shows how your body processes medications can help doctors prescribe safer, more personalized medicines for you. The study focuses on older adults who have recently fallen, since falls are often caused by medication side effects. Researchers want to see if using this genetic information to adjust your medications can reduce falls, trips to the emergency room, and other medication-related problems.
Many older adults take five or more medications, which increases the risk of dangerous side effects and falls—one of the most serious and preventable injuries in older age. Most doctors prescribe medications using a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn't account for genetic differences in how each person's body processes drugs. This trial exists to see if personalized genetic testing can help doctors choose safer medications tailored to your body.
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If you enroll, you'll have a genetic test done to understand how your body processes medications. Your test results will be sent to your doctor to help them review and possibly adjust your current medications. You'll receive phone calls about two weeks after enrollment and then monthly for six months to answer questions about falls, injuries, and any changes to your medications. You'll also keep a simple monthly calendar to track any falls and medication changes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Oct 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Florida Atlantic University
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
65 Years – 110 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Richard Shih, Professor, MD
Florida Atlantic University
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