Bronx parents get help to beat pandemic stress in new study

NCT ID NCT04991467

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is for primary caregivers in the Bronx who feel stressed. It tests a 12-week program called CARE, plus a phone app (Valera) that gives parenting tips and connects families to a care manager. The goal is to see if these tools can lower stress and help parents support their children better. About 390 caregivers will take part.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

CARE Program and Valera health application

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a practical way to reduce parental stress and improve mental health support for families in underserved communities.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may vary based on individual participation. The study is still recruiting and outcomes are based on self-reported stress levels.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

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