Phone alerts could boost med adherence in schizophrenia
NCT ID NCT06474195
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether daily phone reminders can help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder remember to take their medication. 104 participants will receive repeated cues on their mobile phones for 30 days. The goal is to see if this improves medication adherence and prospective memory.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cue-based intervention (daily phone reminders)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple reminder strategy could help people with schizophrenia stick to their medication schedule, potentially improving their daily functioning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 104 participants. The benefit may be modest and might not apply to everyone with schizophrenia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. John's Medical College and Hospital
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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