Smart bottle could help teens with sickle cell take their meds

NCT ID NCT03708731

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a special electronic pill bottle (AdhereTech) can accurately track how often teens with sickle cell disease take their medication, hydroxyurea. About 36 teens aged 12-17 will use the bottle for two months. The goal is to see if this device gives a better picture of medication adherence than standard methods like self-reports or pill counts, which could help doctors adjust treatments more effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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