New phone program aims to ease stress for working caregivers of veterans
NCT ID NCT04337021
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested a phone-based program called Caregiver SOS for employed people caring for Veterans with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or brain injury. The program offers six one-hour sessions over 3-4 months to help manage stress and balance work and caregiving. Researchers measured distress and work performance in 199 participants to see if the program helps.
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Locations
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Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4551, United States
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VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, New York, 14215-1129, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Caregiver SOS (a phone-based stress management counseling program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, scalable way to reduce stress and improve work productivity for employed caregivers of Veterans with mental health conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 199 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all caregivers. The program is behavioral, not a medical treatment, so benefits may vary.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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