Tech tools to help young transplant patients take meds correctly
Part of Digestive system, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests technology (like text reminders and an electronic pill box) to help adolescents and young adults who received a kidney or liver transplant take their medicines every day. It may help protect the transplant by improving medication adherence.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 25 years old
- You had a kidney or liver transplant at least 6 months ago
- You take tacrolimus or sirolimus right now
- You are not on dialysis and you are not currently hospitalized
- You have a mobile phone that can receive text messages
- You are willing to use an electronic pill box to track daily medicine use
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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