Free phones and digital coaching aim to bridge health gaps

NCT ID NCT07174466

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Andrea Wallace Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

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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

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Patient Acceptance of Health Care

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DIGITAL HEALTH LITERACY HEALTH SERVICES UTILIZATION SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (SDOH)

Free phones and digital coaching aim to bridge health gaps

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