drugset / Trial / NCT01922115

The Effect of Anticholinergics on Cognitive Function in the Elderly

NCT01922115

RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindBasic science

Summary

Anticholinergic medication is used to treat overactive bladder (OAB). A known side effect of this medication is cognitive dysfunction. OAB is more prevalent in the elderly population - a group that also has a higher baseline risk of cognitive dysfunction. Our objective is to evaluate the effect of an anticholinergic medication on cognitive function in elderly women.

Timeline

Start
2013-06
Primary completion
2015-06
Completion
2015-06

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Trospium Small molecule 60 mg