Smart cap aims to boost medication adherence in lung disease patients
NCT ID NCT07613216
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test if a smart pill bottle cap, called FORTISKAP™, helps people with serious lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary hypertension take their oral medications more consistently. About 100 participants will either use the smart cap or receive usual care for nine months. The goal is to see if the device improves medication adherence and leads to better health outcomes, such as walking distance and lung function.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
People with intersitial lung disease, sarcoidosis and/or pulmonary hypertension
- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 21 years of age or older at time of enrollment 2. Primary diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (including sarcoidosis) AND/OR pulmonary hypertension 3. Currently managing their oral medications independently (i.e., without requiring caregiver administration) 4. At least one oral medication with a primary indication for treatment of ILD or PH already in use, or planned for initiation with insurance approval secured, at the time of enrollment 5. 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) scheduled within the next 30 days or performed within the past 30 days 6. For ILD subjects: FVC and/or DLCO scheduled within the next 30 days or performed within the past 90 days 7. For PH subjects: Cardiac echocardiography scheduled within the next 30 days or performed within the past 90 days 8. Daily access to a smartphone compatible with the FORTISKAP™ companion application 9. Proficient in English Exclusion Criteria: Failure to meet any one of the above inclusion criteria
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pulmonary Disease Clinic, Sentara Norfolk Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States
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