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Can daily texts and peer support keep psychiatric patients out of hospital?

NCT ID NCT05133726

Prevention Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

People leaving acute psychiatric care in Alberta often wait months for a follow-up appointment, which raises the risk of relapse and a return to hospital. This trial tests a low-cost program that sends daily supportive text messages based on cognitive behavioral therapy and pairs patients with peer supporters who have lived through similar mental health challenges. Researchers will track whether participants are readmitted to acute psychiatric care within 30 days of discharge and measure changes in psychological distress. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 65 who have a mental health diagnosis, are preparing for discharge, and have a phone that can receive texts.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Daily supportive text messages and peer support from people in recovery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a low-cost way to help people stay well after leaving psychiatric care and avoid returning to the emergency department.
What could go wrong
Texts and peer support may not be enough to prevent readmission for people facing long waits for follow-up care. The approach relies on participants having a phone and being able to read messages, which may limit who benefits.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

1,149 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are 18 or 65 years of age * Able to provide informed written consent have been diagnosed with mental health condition, and are ready for discharge. * Patients should have a mobile device capable of receiving text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Patients will be ineligible if they do not meet the above inclusion criteria, * If they have an addiction disorder but not a mental health diagnosis * Are not capable of reading text messages from a mobile device or if they know they will be out of town during the 12-month follow-up period. * Patients are also ineligible if they do not consent to take part in the study,

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Psychiatric illness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alberta Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T5J2J7, Canada

  • Foothills Hospital

    Calgary, Canada

  • Grey Nuns Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6L5X8, Canada

  • Misericordia Community Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T5R4H5, Canada

  • Northern Lights Regional Health Centre

    Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

  • Royal Alexander Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T5H2V1, Canada

  • University of Alberta Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2R3, Canada

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