MEDICATION ADHERENCE

This study tested a new way to help people with high blood pressure take their medication regularly. Researchers worked with 10 primary care clinics and over 1,700 patients, using a team of doctors, nurses, and medical assistants supported by electronic health records. The goal w…

This study tested a mobile health tool called REACH-Español, which sends interactive text messages to help Latino adults with type 2 diabetes remember and take their medications. The trial included 70 participants who were at least 18 years old, identified as Latino or Hispanic, …

This study tested a mobile health program for adults experiencing homelessness. Participants used GPS and text messaging to connect with a case manager and health services. The goal was to reduce emergency room and hospital visits, improve medication adherence, and help meet soci…

This study tested whether personalized text messages can improve medication adherence in adults with type 2 diabetes. 28 participants received either tailored or generic daily texts for 6 months. The goal was to see if custom messages help people take their diabetes pills more co…

This study tested a mobile app called Collabree to see if it helps people over 50 with high blood pressure take their medication more regularly. 144 participants used the app for 90 days and were followed for another 90 days. The app sent reminders and used behavioral tricks to e…

This study tested whether a mobile app called Collabree could help people with high blood pressure take their medication more regularly. 181 adults in Switzerland who took at least 4 blood pressure pills daily participated. They were randomly assigned to use the app or receive st…

This study tested whether joining a peer support group helps people with diabetes better follow their medication plan, take care of themselves, and understand their condition. 120 adults with diabetes were split into two groups: one that joined a peer support group and one that c…

This study tested two different blood pressure tracking systems on smartphones to see if they help older adults take their medication regularly. About 200 people aged 65 and older with high blood pressure used one of the systems for six months. The goal was to see if one system i…

This study tested a personalized education program called 'Mi Propio Camino' (My Own Way) to help Hispanic adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure stick to their medication. Over 500 participants received either the tailored program or standard care. The goal was to see if p…

This study tested a mobile phone app called 'My Personal Health Guide' that uses a friendly, talking avatar to help African American men who have sex with men (ages 18-34) stick to their HIV medication and stay in care. The app provides private, easy-to-understand information and…

This study tested a transitional care model for 108 patients with coronary heart disease who had a stent procedure. The program used structured follow-up and WeChat-based education to help patients take their medications correctly and improve self-care. Researchers measured medic…

This study tested a program called PARTI to help gay and bisexual men who use stimulants (like meth or cocaine) take their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP) consistently. The program combined positive affect skills training with a smartphone-based reward system for taking PrEP. Re…

This study tested a video game called 'Healing Town' to see if it could help people with stable schizophrenia take their medication more regularly. Twenty participants played the game, which uses stories and decisions to encourage adherence. The goal was to improve attitudes towa…

This study tested a healthbot—a conversational computer program—designed to help people remember to take their varenicline (a prescription medication to help quit smoking). Researchers worked with 40 smokers in Ontario who were starting varenicline. Participants used the healthbo…

This study tested whether a habit-building worksheet and a chat with a pharmacist could help people remember to take their new long-term medications for heart disease or depression. Thirty-three adults who were starting a new chronic pill took part. The goal was to see if the wor…

This completed study looked at how physical activity, life satisfaction, and medication adherence are related in 82 older Turkish adults (65+) with chronic conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. Researchers used surveys to measure each factor. The goal was to understand…

This study tested whether adding pictures to medication labels helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers in South Georgia understand how to take their medicines. 87 adults received either standard labels or labels with visuals for drug name, timing, food interactions, and side effec…

This pilot study tested whether a tailored program could help older adults (65+) who take multiple prescription medications and have trouble sticking to their schedule. Four participants received home visits from occupational therapy students who gave personalized tips and low-co…