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Can a smartphone app help you care for an aging loved one at home?

NCT ID NCT05877586

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a mobile app called CLARE designed to train and support family caregivers of older adults with COVID-19. Researchers enrolled 50 caregivers aged 35 or older who were the primary helper for a loved one aged 55+ after hospital discharge. The app provided guidance on hospital discharge, COVID-19 care, and caregiver self-care. The goal was to see if caregivers found the app easy to use and whether it improved their sense of preparedness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
CLARE mobile application
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple mobile app helps family caregivers feel more prepared and supported when caring for older adults at home after a hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants and no comparison group. The results may not apply to all caregivers, and the app's impact on actual health outcomes is not measured.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Caregivers must be the primary person assisting patients at home after hospital discharge. * Caregivers must be at least 35 years of age. * Caregivers must provide care to a loved one who is 55 years and above. * Caregivers must possess a smartphone or a tablet. Exclusion Criteria: * Caregivers who are not the primary person assisting patients at home after hospital discharge. * Caregivers who are younger than 35 years old. * Caregivers who are caring for a patient younger than 55 years old. * Caregivers who do not possess a smartphone or a tablet.

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Locations

  • Duke University Hospital

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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