New app could help surgery patients manage their own meds
NCT ID NCT05707247
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This pilot study tested a smartphone app designed to help patients manage medications that are taken only when needed after surgery. The app gives recommendations based on symptoms and prescriptions. Researchers compared the app's advice to recommendations from a healthcare professional. The goal was to see if the app is feasible for clinical use.
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Locations
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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, 67000, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
software (smartphone app)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a tool that helps patients manage their own medications after surgery, potentially improving recovery and reducing errors.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 37 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app is a prototype and may have technical issues or not match real-world care.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.