NCT06209827

Effectiveness of a Community Intervention in the Chronic Use of Benzodiazepines: (BENZOSTOPJUNTOS)

Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Intervention in the Reduction of Benzodiazepine Prescriptions: A Cluster Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 472 (actual)
• Sponsor: Andalusian Health Service · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive, multicomponent intervention utilizing education and support for Benzodiazepines withdrawal compared to standard care.

Detailed description

The excessive use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) presents significant health concerns and high healthcare costs, particularly in Spain, where usage rates are among the highest globally. In Andalusian, over a 10% of the population use BZDs long-term, prompting the need for safe and effective reduction strategies. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive, multicomponent intervention utilizing education and support for BZD withdrawal compared to standard care. The intervention involved educational discussions, consultations with health professionals, and letters supported by multiple scientific societies.

Conditions

• Inappropriate Prescribing

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Intervention for reducing benzodiazepines long-term use.	Comprehensive, multicomponent intervention utilizing education and support for benzodiazepines. Family doctor, nurse, community pharmacist and social workers: carried out informative discussion with the patient with by providing educational material. They informed patients about the advantages, disadvantages and alternatives to benzodiazepines including a descending benzodiazepines schedule to minimize withdrawal symptoms. It briefly explained the professionals' concerns about the continued use of benzodiazepines and offers possible solutions. If the patient requested a withdrawal, he/she was referred to the doctor.

Timeline

• Start date: 2018-01-01
• Primary completion: 2021-12-31
• Completion: 2021-12-31
• First posted: 2024-01-18
• Last updated: 2024-02-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain