Can a phone app keep patients out of the ER after hospital stay?

NCT ID NCT05371548

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Robyn Tamblyn Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a mobile app called Smart About Meds (SAM) that helps patients manage their medications after leaving the hospital. The app provides an updated medication list, pill images, and safety checks, with pharmacist support. Researchers will enroll 3,250 adults discharged from two hospitals in Montreal and track whether the app reduces emergency visits, readmissions, or death within 90 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: SAM mobile application
What this could lead to: If effective, the app could help patients stick to their medication plan after leaving the hospital, potentially reducing complications and return visits.
What could go wrong: This is a single-site trial in Canada, so results may not apply everywhere. The app relies on patients having a smartphone and using it consistently.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Medication Adherence Patient Participation

As listed by the trial registrant

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MEDICATION ADHERENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

McGill University Health Centre
RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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