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Could a childcare subsidy and mindfulness app ease parental stress?

NCT ID NCT07772310

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 50% childcare subsidy, combined with access to a mindfulness meditation app, can help reduce financial and parenting stress in parents. Around 40 parents receiving or waitlisted for the subsidy will be asked to use the app and report on their stress levels, financial well-being, and mindfulness. The goal is to see if this combination of practical and mental support can make a difference in everyday family life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A 50% childcare subsidy combined with access to a mindfulness meditation app
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could point toward practical ways to reduce financial and parenting stress in families.
What could go wrong
The study is small and early, so results may not apply broadly. The mindfulness app may not be used consistently, and the subsidy alone may not fully address underlying financial strain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Receiving or waitlisted for the LHE Subsidy

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Conditions

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Financial Stress

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Financial stress Parental stress

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Locations

  • University of California San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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