Improving how older adults take their blood pressure medications
Improving Hypertension Medication Adherence for Older Adults
This study is testing a helpful app called MEDSReM-2 that reminds older adults to take their blood pressure medications and gives them tips to make it easier, so they can stay healthy and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10756964 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing adherence to blood pressure medications among older adults, who often struggle with taking their medications consistently. The study utilizes a mobile application called MEDSReM-2, which provides reminders, education, and monitoring to help patients manage their medication routines more effectively. By integrating electronic blood pressure monitoring and feedback, the app aims to simplify the medication-taking process, making it easier for older adults to stay on track. The goal is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for seniors by ensuring they take their medications as prescribed.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those aged 65 and above, who are prescribed blood pressure medications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not on blood pressure medications or those who are younger than 65 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for older adults by ensuring better management of hypertension and reducing the risk of serious health complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that technology-based interventions can improve medication adherence, indicating a promising approach with this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Jeannie Kim — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Lee, Jeannie Kim
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.