August 6, 2026 · BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100195

Evaluation of patient centred digital adherence technology for tuberculosis treatment outcomes: pragmatic randomised controlled trial

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The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a patient-centered digital adherence technology, Tuberculosis Treatment Support Tools (TB-TST), in improving treatment outcomes for individuals with drug-susceptible tuberculosis in Argentina. The study found that the intervention group experienced a higher treatment success rate and lower loss to follow-up compared to the control group, particularly benefiting younger participants and women. These results suggest that digital adherence tools can enhance tuberculosis treatment adherence in low-resource settings, warranting further research on their broader applications and effectiveness.

Fernando Rubinstein, Daniela Moraes Morelli, Ileana Palma, Myrian Sanjurjo, Rosana Morales, Fernanda Bornengo, Gustavo Viera, Kyle Goodwin, Alfonso Aguilar Vidrio, Daniel Leon, Jennifer Sprecher, Barry Lutz, Sarah Iribarren

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