Using Feedback Reports to Improve Medication Adherence

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Conditions studied: Coronary Artery Disease, Adherence

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to improve statin medication adherence among Veterans with coronary artery disease with poor adherence to medications. The investigators are testing if newer technology pill bottle devices linked with individual feedback and/or social incentive strategies can improve medication taking behavior.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02480530

Run by

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center

People needed

126

Starts

2014-01-01

Expected to finish

2015-09-03

Last updated by the study team

2018-01-30

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All participants will have a diagnosis of CAD
• To be eligible they must be between the ages of 30-75 years of age-to ensure we are targeting those most likely to benefit from improving control to these medications
• Patients must have been prescribed a statin by their provider and a documented poor adherence as measured by a 16-month medication adherence rate (Medication Possession Ratio) of <80%

You may not qualify if…

• Due to the use of the medication adherence reminder device, patients must speak English
• Have a home address
• Telephone number
• Be willing and able to identify a friend or family member
• The investigators will exclude atients with active substance abuse, significant hearing loss, or reduced cognitive ability as determined from the patient's problem list

Where it is running

• Philadelphia VA Medical Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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