Texts and tools could help liver transplant patients stay on track
NCT ID NCT05260268
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether technology and caregiver support can help liver transplant recipients take their medications correctly. Researchers will enroll 360 adults who received a liver transplant within the past 3 months. Participants will use a system called Way to Health, which includes text messages and online tools, to improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention using the Way to Health system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical, tech-based strategy to help liver transplant patients stick to their medication schedule, potentially reducing complications and improving long-term health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so it won't directly treat the disease. Results depend on patient engagement and may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60208, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33146, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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