Tiny pilot study explores helping seniors with pills

NCT ID NCT04709640

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Medication Adherence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MEDICATION ADHERENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Washington University in St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

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