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Behavioral Intervention

iCAN mHealth Intervention for Homelessness (iCAN Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of Texas at Austin
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
18 years old
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up process measures will be collected at 1, 3, 5, and 6 months post-enrollment visits in the ican group.
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iCAN Trial Summary

This trial is testing a mHealth intervention to see if it decreases ED and hospital use, and improves health outcomes and social needs for people experiencing homelessness.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who are homeless, own a cell phone or use one with wifi, take at least two medications for chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes, and have had multiple hospital visits recently. They must be able to communicate in English and pass certain health literacy and mental state exams.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an mHealth intervention called iCAN Group against usual care. It uses GPS technology and text messaging to connect participants with case managers for better healthcare coordination, aiming to reduce emergency visits and improve overall health outcomes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves a mobile health intervention rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, there may be risks related to privacy concerns due to the use of GPS tracking and potential reliance on technology.

iCAN Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.

iCAN Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~process measures will be collected at 1, 3, 5, and 6 months post-enrollment visits in the ican group.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and process measures will be collected at 1, 3, 5, and 6 months post-enrollment visits in the ican group. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of emergency department (ED) and hospital visits
Secondary outcome measures
Medication Adherence
Psychological Distress
Social Needs Attainment
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Other outcome measures
Process measures in iCAN group
Technology and Case Manager Assessment

iCAN Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: iCAN GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
iCAN is comprised of text messaging, GPS technology, preloaded apps, and telephone case management integrated within a community-based navigation center. Participants will receive 3 - 5 messages daily regarding medication adherence and appointment reminders, general health messages, motivational messages, and as needed messages for local information (e.g., weather updates). Within 48 - 72 hours of enrollment, participants will be called on their study phone by the study case manager for an intake assessment that will take 30 - 45 minutes in duration. The purpose of the assessment is to identify relevant health and social needs that the case manager can assist the participant in addressing by connecting with other medical and social services in the community. Within 48 - 72 hours of notification of a ED or hospital visit the iCAN case manager will call the participant on the study phone to assess care coordination needs for managing discharge instructions.
Group II: Usual Care Control (UCC)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the UCC group will have access to their personal phones and use it in the usual manner with no installment of apps, text messages, or case manager interventions. Since the majority of PEH have a cell phone of some type, this will allow us to compare the intervention to how PEH typically use their cell phones. Also, the UCC will have access to all of the services available at any of the enrollment sites but no formal interaction from the iCAN case manager and no option of text messaging with the iCAN case manager.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Texas at AustinLead Sponsor
348 Previous Clinical Trials
80,252 Total Patients Enrolled
University of MarylandOTHER
160 Previous Clinical Trials
302,163 Total Patients Enrolled
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Media Library

iCAN Group (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05365867 — N/A
Social Support Research Study Groups: iCAN Group, Usual Care Control (UCC)
Social Support Clinical Trial 2023: iCAN Group Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05365867 — N/A
iCAN Group (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05365867 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are new candidates being recruited for this research project?

"This clinical investigation is actively recruiting participants, as evidenced by the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov. It was launched May 17th 2022 and most recently updated December 1st 2022."

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What is the enrollment capacity for this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov portal states that the trial, originally posted on May 17th 2022, is actively recruiting patients for enrollment. This medical study intends to enrol 120 participants from 3 separate sites."

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Are seniors above the age of sixty able to qualify for this trial?

"The age range for those eligible to enroll in this research is 18-89. However, there are 59 studies dedicated solely for younger patients below the age of consent and 228 designed specifically with elderly participants in mind."

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Am I eligible to be a participant in this experiment?

"This medical trial is looking for a cohort of 120 individuals aged between 18 and 89 who possess social support. In addition, all applicants must meet the following requirements: be eighteen years old or above; have no permanent residence (e.g., sleeping on the streets, in shelters/transitional housing etc); own/have access to a cell phone with service plan at baseline; taking two or more chronic medications as prescribed; diagnosed with two chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes; visited an emergency room twice in the last six months; score four points or higher on REALM-SF health literacy test; achieve 17+ results when tested using"

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
What site did they apply to?
Trinity Center
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What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
~42 spots leftby Mar 2025