Using AI and text messages to help patients stick to their heart medications
Personalized Patient data and behavioral nudges to improve adherence to chronic cardiovascular medications
This study is looking to help people with heart conditions remember to take their medications by sending them personalized reminders through texts and a chatbot, so they can stay healthy and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10448390 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve how patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions adhere to their prescribed medications by using population-level pharmacy data and sending personalized reminders through text messages and an AI chatbot. Patients will be identified based on their medication refill history, and those who show signs of non-adherence will be randomized into different groups to receive varying levels of support, from standard care to tailored messages and chatbot assistance. The goal is to understand which methods are most effective in encouraging patients to take their medications consistently, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia who may struggle with medication adherence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently prescribed medications for chronic cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved medication adherence and better health outcomes for patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that technology-based interventions, including text messaging and AI support, can effectively improve medication adherence in various patient populations.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Larry Alexander — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Allen, Larry Alexander
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.