Tiny pilot study explores helping seniors with pills
NCT ID NCT04709640
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a tailored program could help older adults (65+) who take multiple prescription medications and have trouble sticking to their schedule. Four participants received home visits from occupational therapy students who gave personalized tips and low-cost adaptive equipment. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and feasible, not yet to prove it works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Tailored Medication Management Intervention (occupational therapy recommendations and adaptive equipment)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a practical program to help older adults take their medications correctly and stay independent at home.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 4 participants, so results may not apply to a larger population. The intervention is still being tested for feasibility and acceptability, not effectiveness.
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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States