Heart health support for grandparents raising grandchildren
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a program to help grandparents who are raising grandchildren full-time improve their heart health. It offers tools and support to manage stress and stay healthy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a grandparent who has been the main caregiver for at least one grandchild under 18 for 6 months or more.
- The grandchild's parents do not live with you or help with daily care.
- You live in Oregon.
- You can read and understand English well enough to give your permission and complete study activities.
- You are not planning to hand over caregiving to someone else in the next year.
- You do not have a serious physical or mental health condition that would make it hard to manage your own health or that might mean you need a caregiver yourself in the next year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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