Texting teens with psychosis: a simple nudge to get them to care
NCT ID NCT04298450
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether sending text message reminders and support to young people with psychosis after an emergency room visit helps them attend their first early psychosis appointment. 186 participants were enrolled. The goal was to see if a low-cost, youth-friendly approach could improve care transitions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SMS text messaging reminders and support
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that simple text messages help more young people with psychosis start treatment sooner after an emergency visit.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but it only tested one approach in one hospital. Results may not apply everywhere, and texting may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, M6J1H1, Canada
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