Impact of Pillboxes on Medical Adherence
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Chronic Disease, Medication Adherence
In brief
This study uses an experimental design to test the impact of different types of pillboxes on medication adherence. Participants in this study will randomized to receive one of the three pillbox interventions: 1) A standard seven day a week, one-dose per day pillbox with training 2) an off-the-shelf pillbox that was purchased specifically for the individual's needs with training and education, or 3) a customized 3D printed pillbox that was designed and manufactured specifically to the individual's needs with training and education. Participants will have three visits with the research team to collect baseline data, receive the pillbox, and collect follow up data. Risks to the study include loss of time, boredom, invasion of privacy, and medication errors. The investigators have taken precautions to mitigate these risks. This study will improve understanding of medication adherence and potentially help us better address poor medication adherence which needlessly causes morbidity, mortality, and costs over $300 million in unnecessary healthcare costs each year.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03861845
- Run by
- Florida International University
- People needed
- 15
- Starts
- 2019-02-10
- Expected to finish
- 2019-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-08-26
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 18 years of age or older
- speak English
- be prescribed to take two or more medications per day, and manage their own medications.
You may not qualify if…
- have a significant cognitive impairment
- unwilling to use a novel pillbox
- unable to meet with the research team
Where it is running
- Florida International University — Miami, Florida, United States
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