Can a phone app help stressed parents of teens in the justice system?
NCT ID NCT05032742
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a mobile health app designed to reduce parenting stress for caregivers of justice-involved youth aged 12-17. The app aims to help parents feel more mindful and less stressed, which may improve their teen's engagement in substance use treatment. Researchers will measure changes in parenting stress, mindfulness, and youth treatment participation over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mHealth parenting stress app
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, accessible tool to help caregivers manage stress and support their children's treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The app may not reduce stress or improve treatment engagement as hoped.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCSF Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, California, 94131, United States
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