Can an automated phone call help monitor mental health?

NCT ID NCT01749124

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested an automated phone system called 'My Coach Connect' for people with chronic mental illness. Participants called in twice a week to answer questions about how they were doing. The goal was to see if the system was easy to use and helpful for both patients and their healthcare providers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

My Coach Connect (automated telephone system)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a simple, low-cost way for doctors to check in on patients with mental illness between visits.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 47 people, so results may not apply broadly. The system is not a treatment and may not improve health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder Depression major depressive disorder psychiatric disorder schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ROADS (Recovery, Opportunity, And Developing Skills)

    Long Beach, California, 90706, United States