Using mobile health apps to help kids stick to their medication after stem cell transplants
Improving adherence through mHealth for pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients
This study is all about helping kids who have had a stem cell transplant remember to take their important medications by using a friendly mobile app that sends reminders to their caregivers, while also learning why some doses might be missed to make things easier for families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10836359 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving medication adherence among pediatric patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT). It aims to develop a mobile health application that sends medication reminders to caregivers, helping ensure that children take their immunosuppressant medications as prescribed. The study will also gather information on the reasons for any missed doses, which will contribute to understanding the barriers these patients face. By addressing adherence, the research seeks to reduce complications such as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and hospital readmissions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pediatric patients aged 0-21 who are receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplants.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing HSCT or are older than 21 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for children undergoing HSCT by enhancing their medication adherence.
How similar studies have performed: While extensive research exists on adherence in other pediatric populations, this approach is novel for HSCT patients, as few studies have been conducted in this area.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, United States
- Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Skeens, Micah — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Skeens, Micah
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.