Can a buddy app slash hospital readmissions for liver patients?
NCT ID NCT02534805
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app called PatientBuddy designed to help people with cirrhosis and their caregivers manage care at home. The goal was to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions within 30 days after discharge. Researchers enrolled 232 patients and their caregivers to see if the app made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
PatientBuddy smartphone app
What this could lead to
If it works, this app could help cirrhosis patients avoid unnecessary return trips to the hospital.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study with 232 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The app requires a caregiver living in the same home, which limits who can use it.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States