A Multimodal Parent-focused Intervention for Vulnerable Populations in the Bronx

Launched by ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · Aug 4, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how to support parents in the Bronx who have been under a lot of stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has made things even harder for families who were already facing challenges like financial difficulties and limited access to healthcare. The goal of the study is to provide a program that helps these caregivers manage their stress better, which can also help them support their children more effectively. Researchers believe that if parents receive more support, it could reduce the risk of negative effects on both their mental health and their children's well-being.

To participate in the trial, you need to be a primary caregiver, such as a parent or grandparent, and have moderate stress levels, as measured by a specific scale. The study is open to all caregivers, including those who are part of the psychiatric and rheumatology clinics at Montefiore Medical Center, as well as frontline healthcare workers. Participants will engage in a program designed to help them cope with stress and improve their overall health, while also learning ways to create a supportive environment for their children. It’s important to note that people with serious mental health issues, current child abuse cases, or those who can’t use telehealth services due to cognitive conditions may not be eligible for this study.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All participants will be primary caregivers who present with moderate level of stress by meeting a severity score of ≥ 14 on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS22).
• • Investigators will allow primary caregivers (e.g., grandmothers and aunts) as it is common in our patient population.
• • Clinical cohorts will be active patients in the psychiatric and rheumatology clinics in Montefiore Medical Center (MMC).
• • Frontline health care providers will be those who are required to work on site at Montefiore Medical Center (MMC).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Serious psychiatric or substance use difficulty that, in the judgement of the PI, would preclude meaningful participation in a parent intervention.
• • Active child abuse/maltreatment cases.
• • Neurocognitive conditions that may prevent participants from accessing telehealth services.
• • Primary language other than Spanish or English.
• • Utilized a smartphone health platform similar to the Valera app.