Phone app aims to cut ER visits for homeless adults
NCT ID NCT05365867
First seen Jun 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mobile health program for adults experiencing homelessness. Participants used GPS and text messaging to connect with a case manager and health services. The goal was to reduce emergency room and hospital visits, improve medication adherence, and help meet social needs like housing and employment. 120 people took part, comparing the mobile program to usual care.
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Locations
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Charlie Center
Austin, Texas, 78759, United States
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Sunrise Navigation Center
Austin, Texas, 78745, United States
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Trinity Center
Austin, Texas, 78701, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
mHealth intervention (GPS and text messaging) plus community-based case management
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce emergency room visits and hospital stays for people experiencing homelessness, improving their health and access to social services.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed trial (120 participants) and results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on cell phone access, which may be inconsistent.
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