Free phones and digital coaching aim to bridge health gaps

NCT ID NCT07174466

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving patients a cell phone and digital navigation help makes it easier for them to connect with community services like housing or food assistance. Researchers will enroll 600 adults from emergency departments and follow them for 6 months. The goal is to see if better digital access reduces health disparities and improves quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

cell phone and digital navigation assistance

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that providing stable phone access and digital help improves how patients connect to social services like housing or food support.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study focused on feasibility and connection rates, not a direct health treatment. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Acceptance of Health Care

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Utah

    RECRUITING

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States