Mobile App Support for Medication Nonadherence
(ACPS Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new method to help teens and young adults adhere to their medication routines using a mobile app called Adaptive Cell Phone Support. The study will determine if personalized support, including reminders and coaching, is more effective than automated text reminders alone. It targets patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles who are 15-20 years old, take daily oral medication for a chronic condition, and speak English.
As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could enhance medication adherence for young patients.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on helping you stick to your medication schedule, so it's likely you will continue your current meds.
What prior data suggests that this mobile health intervention is safe for promoting medication adherence?
Research has shown that mobile apps and digital tools can safely and effectively assist people in taking their medications on time. Studies have found that cell phone reminders increase the likelihood of adhering to medication schedules. Many apps are designed for ease of use by everyone.
Built-in cell phone reminders offer a cost-effective solution for maintaining medication schedules, particularly in resource-limited areas. Additionally, reminders based on data patterns can alert healthcare providers if someone might miss a dose, enabling early intervention to prevent issues.
Overall, evidence suggests that mobile app support, including adaptive cell phone features, is safe and well-received by users. These digital tools aim to simplify and regularize medication adherence, helping people manage their health more effectively.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores innovative ways to tackle medication nonadherence using mobile technology. Unlike traditional methods that rely on patients remembering to take their medication, this approach includes adaptive cell phone support, which combines automated reminders with personalized human coaching through phone calls and messages. This unique blend of technology and human interaction aims to provide a more responsive and supportive experience, potentially improving adherence rates significantly. By leveraging both scheduled reminders and real-time problem-solving assistance, this method could offer a more dynamic and engaging way for patients to stay on track with their medications.
What evidence suggests that this mobile app support is effective for promoting medication adherence?
Research has shown that mobile apps can help people take their medications more regularly. A review of several studies found that apps improved adherence to medication schedules. In this trial, participants may receive different types of mobile support. One arm involves Adaptive Cell Phone Support, which includes personalized coaching tailored to the individual, providing reminders, solving problems, and offering helpful resources. Early tests found this approach especially helpful for young people. Another arm involves Computer-Delivered Cell Phone Support, which also showed promise in improving medication habits. Additionally, Automated Text Reminders are being tested as a separate arm. These tools can make managing medications easier and more consistent.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Caitlin Sayegh, PhD
Principal Investigator
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions who struggle to take their medication regularly. Participants should be comfortable using a cell phone but cannot join if they have certain factors that would exclude them from the study, which are not specified here.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either automated text reminders or adaptive cell phone support to promote medication adherence
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Adaptive Cell Phone Support
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Lead Sponsor