Improving medication adherence with personalized packaging and real-time tracking
Official title: Personalized multi-medication packaging with integrated real-time instrumentation to improve adherence
Funded at Insightfil · NIH-11006411 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use technology that helps people remember to take their medications at home by using special tags that track when they take their pills, making it simpler for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Insightfil NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 19, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $677,228 |
| NIH project number | 2R44TR003071-02A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006411 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients who are prescribed multiple medications and may struggle with adherence, particularly those receiving care at home.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not on any medication or those who have no issues with medication adherence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the widespread issue of medication non-adherence, which affects many patients and leads to significant health complications and costs. The approach involves developing a novel technology platform that utilizes low-cost, disposable Near-Field-Communication (NFC) tags to monitor medication adherence in real-time, particularly in home-based care settings. By minimizing the need for patient or caregiver interaction with technology, this solution aims to enhance usability and scalability, ultimately improving adherence rates and health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce medication non-adherence, leading to better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using technology to improve medication adherence, but this specific approach utilizing NFC tags is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Insightfil
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Acworth, Edward — Insightfil
- Study coordinator: Acworth, Edward
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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.