App attack: can tech keep cirrhosis patients out of the hospital?

NCT ID NCT03564626

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested whether two smartphone tools (PatientBuddy and EncephalApp) could help people with cirrhosis and their caregivers track symptoms and avoid preventable hospital readmissions within 30 days. Over 200 patients and their caregivers participated across multiple hospitals. The goal was to see if using these health apps works better than standard care alone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center

    Richmond, Virginia, 23249, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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