The feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of real-time monitors and SMS on tuberculosis medication adherence in southwestern Uganda: Findings from a mixed methods pilot randomized controlled trial.

• Main Authors: Angella Musiimenta (Author), Wilson Tumuhimbise (Author), Esther C Atukunda (Author), Aaron T Mugaba (Author), Nicholas Musinguzi (Author), Conrad Muzoora (Author), David Bangsberg (Author), J Lucian Davis (Author), Jessica E Haberer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial among patients initiating treatment for drug-sensitive tuberculosis (TB). Participants received real-time electronic adherence monitors and were randomized (1:1:1) to: (i) daily SMS (reminders to TB patients and notifications to social supporters sent...