Can your phone predict a mental health crisis? VA study tests passive tracking

NCT ID NCT05023252

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested whether smartphone data—like activity, sleep, and social patterns—could help track the mental health of veterans with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. 87 veterans used a special app that passively collected this data. The goal was to see if this approach could detect early warning signs of relapse, allowing for quicker treatment adjustments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

    West Los Angeles, California, 90073-1003, United States

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