RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07689526

BabaCare: Testing a Care Copilot

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jul 13, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Loneliness Mood

Summary

Baba is a novel AI "care copilot" designed to improve emotional well-being, cognitive stimulation, and social connection through emotionally present conversations, proactive engagement, and personalized communication. Unlike many existing solutions, Baba operates through SMS text and voice calls, requiring no apps, Wi-Fi, or new devices, making it particularly accessible to older adults.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying AI phone companion for people with loneliness and mood. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 65 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERAI phone companion

Baba uses a fine-tuned large language model to hold conversations with older adults and analyze tone, sentiment shifts, and emotional cues. The system logs call summaries and risk flags for caregiver review and tracks changes over time.