Your phone could help doctors prescribe better: app tracks symptoms in real time
NCT ID NCT04248517
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app can help doctors and patients make better medication choices for first-episode psychosis. Participants use the app to report symptoms and functioning in real time, giving clinicians up-to-date information to guide shared decisions. The goal is to maximize benefits, minimize side effects, and improve treatment satisfaction. The trial enrolled 23 people aged 16 to 30 who were new to the OnTrackNY program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mHealth smartphone app
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help doctors and patients work together to fine-tune medication, improving satisfaction and reducing side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 23 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The app relies on user engagement, which can vary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bestself Behavioral Health, Inc.
Buffalo, New York, 14202, United States
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Institute for Family Health
New York, New York, 10453, United States
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Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Washington Heights Community Service
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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