TB patients may soon ditch clinic visits by recording pill-taking on their phones
NCT ID NCT06574529
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether people with active tuberculosis can use a smartphone app to send videos of themselves taking their medication, instead of going to a clinic for direct observation. Researchers enrolled 51 patients in Switzerland and measured how many agreed to use the app and how well it worked. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and acceptable in a low-incidence, high-income setting.
What this could mean
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Active substance
video-observed therapy (vDOT) via smartphone app
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make it easier and less costly for patients to complete tuberculosis treatment without daily clinic visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study (51 participants) in a single region, so results may not apply broadly. Technical issues or patient reluctance could limit adoption.
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Locations
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Geneva University Hospital
Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1205, Switzerland