NCT03353038

A 3D Printed Assistive Technology Intervention

A 3D Printed Assistive Technology Intervention: A Phase I Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 14 (actual)
• Sponsor: Florida International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to understand the feasibility of using a 3D printer to create tailored assistive technology rehabilitation devices. Specifically, we are investigating if a tailored 3D printed pillbox is safe, acceptable, and effective compared to an off-the-shelf generic pillbox. In this study, approximately 20 people with chronic health conditions who use pillboxes will describe their satisfaction and medication adherence with their current pillbox using a series of surveys and interviews. Then they will partake in an interview about their pillbox, medications, and routines. Based on the interview, the research team will 3D print a new pillbox tailored to the participant's preferences, abilities, and medication regimen. Then the participant will use the pillbox for 2-8 weeks. At the end, the participant will answer the same questions describing their satisfaction and medication adherence with the new pillbox using a series of surveys and interviews. This research will reveal important knowledge about the potential of 3D printing in the clinic and effectiveness of customized assistive technology.

Conditions

• Chronic Disease

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	3D printed pillbox	The research team interviewed the participant about their habits, routines, preferences, medications, and skills and abilities. Based on the interview, the research team designed and printed a customized 3D printed pillbox.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-01-01
• Primary completion: 2017-05-01
• Completion: 2017-05-01
• First posted: 2017-11-24
• Last updated: 2017-11-24