Genius PillBox Study

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Older Adults (65 Years and Older)

• Registration Number: NCT06901258
• Lead Sponsor: Northwestern University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to pilot test the how acceptable older adults find a commercially available pillbox organizer with embedded sensors and automated reminders to support medication adherence.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to pilot test how acceptable older adults find a commercially available pillbox organizer with embedded sensors and automated reminders to support medication adherence. Individuals who agree to participate in the study will be provided with the pillbox organizer and asked to use the pillbox for 1 month. The pillbox contains 7 compartments with embedded sensors that detects if there is a pill present. Blinking lights and a flashing letter specifying the day of the week, are used to alert users to take their medicines. After taking the first dose, a 24-hour count down timer will begin. If the medication specified for that day is not taken within the target time the device will beep to alert the user. Participants will complete a structured interview at baseline and 1 month follow-up to assess demographic and health related information, medication adherence and how they found using the pillbox organizer. Additionally, if individuals have a family member who supports their medication use, they will be asked to complete an interview at the 1 month follow-up to understand how they found using the pillbox organizer.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-27
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-28
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-28
• Study Start: 2025-04
• Primary Completion: 2025-06
• Study Completion: 2025-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 60 or older
2. Taking 3 or more medications
3. Takes medications twice per day or less
4. Adequate cognitive capacity (defined as less than 2 errors on 6 item cognitive screener).

Additionally, a family member that assists with a participant's medicines can also be invited to participate. The family member eligibility criteria is:

1. Age 18 or older
2. Support family member taking 3 or medications, twice a day or less
3. Adequate cognitive capacity (defined as less than 2 errors on 6 item cognitive screener)

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fidelity of Pillbox Use	1 Month	Individual items to assess use of pillbox over 30-day period. 3 items will quantify the degree and extent which the participant used the pillbox over the past 30 day.
Acceptability of Pillbox	1 Month	Acceptability Questionnaire, scores range from 9-36, higher scores indicate greater acceptability.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Medication Adherence	Baseline, 1 Month	Patient Medication Adherence Questionnaire. 3-item questionnaire, scores are summed (range 0-3), and scores of 1 or greater = non-adherence