BabaCare: Testing a Care Copilot
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorJohns Hopkins University
About this trial
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 criteria
Qualifiers
Lives alone
"How often in the last week did you feel that everything you did was an effort?"
"How often in the last week did you feel that you could not get going?"
Willingness and ability to regularly engage with Baba for 12 weeks
Disqualifiers
Significant cognitive impairment that prevents consent or participation
Inability to communicate via SMS or phone
Severe hearing or speech impairment precluding use of voice interaction
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- AI phone companion
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Johns Hopkins University
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
Baba Care, Inc.
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov