New digital health tool aims to simplify care for patients with multiple chronic illnesses
NCT ID NCT07400133
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new digital health tool designed to help adults aged 40 and older who have two or more long-term health conditions, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. The tool includes an electronic system to guide doctors, telemedicine for specialist visits, and a mobile app for patients. About 180 people in India and Nepal will use the tool for three months, and researchers will check if it is easy to use and helpful.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population includes adult patients with multiple long-term conditions and primary health care providers from six rural primary health centres in India and Nepal. Study sites include two centres each in Jodhpur, Rajasthan; Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh; and Bagmathi provience, Nepal. At each site, approximately 30 patients with multiple long-term conditions and all participating health care providers will be enrolled. Patients will be recruited from routine care at participating primary health centres, and providers will be recruited from staff involved in delivering the intervention.
- Ages
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40 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 40 years or above * Attending the Primary Health Centre (PHC) during the enrollment period * Diagnosed with two or more of the following chronic conditions: 1. Hypertension 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. Depression 4. Anxiety 5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 6. Asthma 7. Vision impairment 8. Hearing impairment 9. Osteoarthritis 10. Chronic back pain Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 40 years * Presence of only one or none of the listed chronic conditions * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Severe cognitive impairment or dementia that prevents informed consent or or reliable participation * Bedridden or terminally ill individuals with a life expectancy \< 6 month * Current participation in another clinical or interventional research study may interfere with study outcomes * Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis or bipolar disorder) other than depression or anxiety * Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent * Severe communication barriers that prevent participation in interviews or questionnaires, even with assistance
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
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The places running it
6 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beru,Primary Health Care Center
Bhopālgarh, Jodupur, 342024, India
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Dadhikot Primary Health Care Center
Bhaktapur, Bagmati, 45206, Nepal
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Kathmandu, Urban health promotion center
Kathmandu, Bagmati, 1244600, Nepal
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Makavarapalem Primary Health Care Center
Narsīpatnam, Anakapalli, 531113, India
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Nathavaram Primary Health Care Center
Narsīpatnam, Anakapalli, 531115, India
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Pheench, Primary Health Care Center
Phalodi, Jodupur, 342801, India
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