New online tool aims to ease depression in hispanic stroke caregivers

NCT ID NCT03142841

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a problem-solving program delivered by phone and online for Spanish-speaking caregivers of veterans who had a stroke. The program taught caregivers the COPE model (Creativity, Optimism, Planning, Expert Advice) to help them manage caregiving challenges. Researchers measured changes in caregiver depression, burden, and quality of life over 21 weeks. The goal was to see if this brief, remote intervention could reduce stress and improve well-being for this underserved group.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: RESCUE Problem Solving Intervention (education and support program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an accessible way to improve mental health and quality of life for Spanish-speaking caregivers of stroke survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with results already measured, so the main caution is that the intervention may not show a meaningful benefit over usual care or may not be widely adopted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL

Gainesville, Florida, 32608-1135, United States
Orlando VA Medical Center, Orlando, FL

Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PR

San Juan, 00927-3200, Puerto Rico

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