Can a smartphone app help people stick to their meds?

NCT ID NCT07751627

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: NHS Highland Research, Development and Innovation Organisation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether the MedTracks app is easy to use and helpful for adults aged 40 and older who take two or more prescription oral medications. Participants will use the app and complete questionnaires about its usability and their medication adherence. Some will also take part in interviews to share their experiences in more detail.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: MedTracks digital application
What this could lead to: If the app proves easy to use and improves adherence, it could become a practical tool to help people manage multiple daily medications more reliably.
What could go wrong: This is a small usability study, not a large effectiveness trial. Results may not apply to all smartphone users, and the app's impact on real-world adherence remains uncertain.

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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

Clinical Research Facility, RD&I Division, UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness IV2 3JH

Inverness, Highlands, IV2 3JH, United Kingdom

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