Many people struggle to take their medications as prescribed, which can lead to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. New technologies, such as smart blister packs and mobile apps, may help patients improve how they take their medicine. These systems can record when a tablet is taken and give reminders or feedback through a smartphone. This study evaluates the usability and feasibility of a smart medication packaging system called CereĀ®Pak, which automatically logs each time a tablet is removed. A connected mobile application, MEMSĀ® Mobile, can provide additional support such as reminders and dose tracking. The goal of this study is to compare the user experience of the CereĀ®Pak system with and without the use of the app. We hypothesize that participants using the app in addition to the smart blister will report better usability and may show higher engagement with the system. The study is a small, randomized trial involving healthy adult volunteers. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: One group uses the CereĀ®Pak system together with the MEMSĀ® Mobile app, which includes optional reminders and access to adherence data. The other group uses the CereĀ®Pak system alone, without the app or digital feedback. Participants are asked to simulate taking a placebo tablet twice daily for eight weeks by pushing tablets out of the blister pack (without ingesting them). The study measures usability through questionnaires, medication-taking behavior through electronic monitoring and pill counts, and collects feedback through short interviews. This study will help determine how acceptable and usable this technology is, and whether the mobile app adds value in supporting consistent medication use.
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System Usability Score (SUS)
Timeframe: Week 8 (end of study participation)
Qualitative User Experience Feedback
Timeframe: Week 8