Can a digital hub keep mentally ill patients healthy at home?

NCT ID NCT05160701

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a telehealth system called Medherent for people with serious mental illness living in the community. The system dispenses medication, monitors health data like blood pressure and blood sugar, and allows virtual doctor visits. Researchers will track whether this approach reduces hospital visits and improves health outcomes in 300 participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Medherent telehealth platform with Bluetooth devices and virtual visits
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a practical way to improve medication adherence and health outcomes for people with serious mental illness living in the community.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with 300 participants, and results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on technology access and user engagement, which could limit effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mental disorder psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MENTAL DISORDERS, SEVERE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland, 20201, United States

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