Using technology to help young transplant recipients take their medications regularly
Leveraging Technology to Improve Medication Adherence in Adolescent and Young Adult Kidney or Liver Transplant Recipients
This study is all about helping young people who have had kidney or liver transplants remember to take their medications by using smart pillboxes that track when they take their meds, so they can get support right when they need it to stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11103311 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving medication adherence among adolescents and young adults who have received kidney or liver transplants. It aims to develop and validate a new tool that uses real-time data from electronic pillboxes to monitor medication intake and identify patients at risk of organ rejection. By employing a mobile health approach, the study will provide personalized interventions at critical moments when patients may need support to take their medications. This innovative method seeks to enhance adherence and ultimately improve health outcomes for these young patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults who have undergone kidney or liver transplantation and struggle with medication adherence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not transplant recipients or those who are already consistently adherent to their medication regimen may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of organ rejection and improve the long-term health of young transplant recipients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using technology for medication adherence, but this specific approach utilizing real-time data and just-in-time interventions is novel.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eaton, Cyd Kumiko — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Eaton, Cyd Kumiko
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.