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Phone Calls to Promote Adherence With Inhaled Corticosteroids
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Automated Phone-Based Refill Reminders for Asthma. Completed, enrolled 14,064 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are often prescribed as a treatment for asthma. However, many individuals who take these medications do not adhere to their prescribed treatment regimen. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a telephone-based program at improving medication adherence among individuals with asthma.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The BREATHE EASY Medication Reminder Program uses interactive voice recognition phone technology to offer timely reminders to patients to refill their ICS medication, educational messages about ICS, and may offer to transfer them to a refill line or to speak with a pharmacist if they have questions.