An SMS Intervention to Improve Adherence to Stimulant Medications in Adults With ADHD

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByJoseph Biederman, MD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study will assess the efficacy of the text messaging (SMS-based) disease management intervention to improve adherence to stimulants in adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants in the study will receive customized text messages twice a day, every day, for a duration of 9 months. The text messages will include reminders to adhere to the individualized medication regimen, reminders to call their clinician for a prescription refill followed by reminders to pick up medication from the pharmacy, and educational reminders about ADHD and its treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: SMS InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All subjects will receive customized text messages twice a day, every day for 9 months that will include reminders to adhere to the individualized medication regimen, reminders to call their clinician for a prescription refill followed by reminders to pick up medication from the pharmacy, and educational reminders about ADHD and its treatment.