Can a smartphone app help manage serious mental illness?
NCT ID NCT05725785
First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether a smartphone app called FOCUS, along with coaching from trained clinicians, could help people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. 191 participants used the app and received coaching over 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in symptoms, recovery, and quality of life to see if this digital approach works as well as earlier studies.
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Locations
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Community Partners
Dover, New Hampshire, 03820, United States
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Places for People
St Louis, Missouri, 63118, United States
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The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03103, United States
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
FOCUS smartphone application and mobile health coaching
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a practical way to deliver mental health support through smartphones, making care more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a completed implementation study, not a large-scale efficacy trial. Results may not apply to all settings or populations, and app-based support may not work for everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.