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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Mobile app to improve medication adherence after hospital discharge

Official title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Smart About Meds (SAM) Medication Management Mobile Application: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by McGill University · NCT05371548 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a mobile app can help patients remember to take their medications correctly after leaving the hospital.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment3250 (estimated)
SponsorMcGill University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montreal, Quebec)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2023
Main results expectedMarch 2027
Study endsMarch 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT05371548 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are discharged from specific hospital units and have at least one medication prescribed at discharge.

Probably not a fit

Patients discharged to rehabilitation centers or long-term care facilities may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The Smart About Meds (SAM) project aims to address medication nonadherence and the use of potentially inappropriate medications among patients discharged from hospitals. This randomized controlled trial will involve 3,250 patients from various medical units at the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Montreal General Hospital. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either usual care or the SAM mobile application, which features a continuously updated medication list and pill images to enhance patient understanding and adherence. The effectiveness of the SAM app will be evaluated in improving medication management post-discharge.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce hospital readmissions and improve patient outcomes through better medication adherence.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile applications for medication management, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* Covered by provincial (RAMQ) health insurance plan
* Covered by provincial (RAMQ) prescription drug insurance plan
* Owns a smartphone or tablet with internet connection
* At least one medication prescribed at discharge
* Speak and read English or French
* Age 18+

Exclusion Criteria:

* Discharged to rehabilitation center or to long-term care
* Transferred to a non-study unit

Where it's running

  • McGill University Health Centre
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.