Can a smartphone app help you care for an aging loved one at home?

NCT ID NCT05877586

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a mobile app called CLARE designed to train and support family caregivers of older adults with COVID-19. Researchers enrolled 50 caregivers aged 35 or older who were the primary helper for a loved one aged 55+ after hospital discharge. The app provided guidance on hospital discharge, COVID-19 care, and caregiver self-care. The goal was to see if caregivers found the app easy to use and whether it improved their sense of preparedness.

What this could mean

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Active substance: CLARE mobile application
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple mobile app helps family caregivers feel more prepared and supported when caring for older adults at home after a hospital stay.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants and no comparison group. The results may not apply to all caregivers, and the app's impact on actual health outcomes is not measured.

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Duke University Hospital

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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