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Tiny study suggests smart home tech may boost mental health

NCT ID NCT07049419

Symptom relief Sponsor: NHS Lothian Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at whether environmental control systems—devices that let people with physical disabilities control lights, TVs, and other home electronics using switches—could improve mental health. Five adults with neurological conditions in Scotland used the system and filled out questionnaires before and after. All five showed meaningful improvements in mental health and quality of life scores. However, the study was very small and had no comparison group, so the results are preliminary.

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Active substance
environmental control system (a device that lets people with physical disabilities control home electronics using switches or other methods)
What this could lead to
If confirmed in larger studies, environmental control systems could be a simple way to boost mental health and independence for people with neurological conditions.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (5 people) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvement could be due to other factors, and the device is not a treatment for the underlying condition.

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Study facts

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Participants

5 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

NHS Lothian patients who have been referred to the Environmental Control Service and are eligible for environmental controls.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible for environmental control system (as per NHS Scotland criteria). * New user (no previous intervention). * Neurological condition. * Cognitive ability to answer the questions and to give consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous environmental control intervention. * Patients requiring equipment not supplied by NHS Lothian's ECS (e.g. door interface). * Patient recently diagnosed (within 6 months). * Rapidly deteriorating condition.

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Conditions

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nervous system disorder Psychological Well-Being

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Neurologic disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SMART Centre

    Edinburgh, EH9 2HL, United Kingdom

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