Chronic Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs Users
Conditions
Keywords
CEIP, pharmacodependance, addictovigilance, benzodiazepines and benzodiazepines related drugs, elderly
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate benzodiazepines and related drugs (zolpidem and zopiclone) usage in an outpatient population of chronic users over 65 years in France using a questionnaire assessing substance dependence according to DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders) international standards.
Detailed description
1100 patients will be recruited by pharmacists. They will answer to a standardized questionnaire assessing their benzodiazepines or related drugs usage (phone contact). Pharmacists are recruited by all French Centers For Evaluation and Information on Pharmacodependence (CEIP).
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Nantes University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 65 years old or more, * benzodiazepines or benzodiazepines related drugs treatment for at least three months, * written consent and without
Exclusion criteria
.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dependence according to DSM IV criteria | 2 years |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| withdrawal syndrome | 2 years |
| psychiatric comorbidities | 2 years |
| Dependence scores | 2 years |
Countries
France
Contacts
Primary ContactPascale Jolliet, PUPH
Backup ContactCaroline Vigneau, PH
Outcome results
None listed