Texts to ease dementia caregiver stress after ER visits

NCT ID NCT07423871

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new text messaging program called CAPTURE for caregivers of people with dementia after an emergency department visit. The program sends up to two tailored texts per day for 30 days, covering topics like symptom monitoring, caregiver well-being, and community resources. Researchers will enroll 80 caregivers to see if the program is feasible, usable, and acceptable.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: text messaging support program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to support dementia caregivers after emergency visits, reducing stress and improving care.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The program may not work for all caregivers or may not reduce burden significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CAREGIVER DEMENTIA EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MOBILE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (MHEALTH)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yale New Haven Hospital Emergency Departments

New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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