Inhaler training boosts medication adherence in seniors

NCT ID NCT07381166

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving elderly patients special training and reminder cards helps them use their metered-dose inhalers correctly and stick to their medication schedule. Researchers will enroll 64 people aged 65 and older who already use inhalers. The goal is to see if simple education and reminders can improve inhaler technique and medication adherence.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Metered-dose inhaler training and reminder card
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help elderly patients use their inhalers more correctly and take their medication as prescribed, potentially improving breathing and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to all elderly patients. The intervention is educational, not a new drug, so it won't cure any lung disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Treatment Adherence and Compliance

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ELDERLY (PEOPLE AGED 65 OR MORE) ELDERLY PATIENTS RECEIVING METERED DOSE INHALER THERAPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
RECRUITING

Çanakkale, 17100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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