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BabaCare: Testing a Care Copilot
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-07
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
AI 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.
Locations (1)
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus
Baltimore, Maryland, United States