Smart pills could boost medication adherence for Alcohol-Related liver disease
NCT ID NCT07553377
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a digital pill system that tracks when people with alcohol-related liver disease take their medication (acamprosate) and provides personalized support to help them stay on track. The system includes a sensor in the pill, a wearable patch, and a smartphone app with coaching based on cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable for improving medication adherence and reducing heavy drinking.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- acamprosate
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new way to help people with alcohol-related liver disease stick to their medication, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The digital pill system may not be acceptable or easy to use for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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