Learning to manage pills could save your kidneys
NCT ID NCT07622134
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests an 8-week health literacy program designed to help people aged 55-74 who take 5 or more medications daily. The goal is to see if the program improves their understanding of medication management and reduces their risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Half of the 104 participants will receive the program, while the other half gets standard care. Researchers will measure changes in health literacy, kidney function, and prevention behaviors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Health Literacy Promotion Program (HLP-CKD) - an 8-week behavioral program with education and skill-building
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help people on multiple medications reduce their risk of chronic kidney disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (104 people) testing a behavioral program, not a drug. Results may not be dramatic or widely applicable, and improvements in health literacy may not translate to actual kidney protection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Health Promoting Hospital
Nakhon Pathom, Changwat Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand
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