Text messaging support for caregivers of people with memory problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if text messages can help family members or close friends who care for someone with memory or thinking problems after an emergency room visit. It aims to provide support and information during the first 30 days after leaving the ER.
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Who can take part
- You are a family member or close friend caring for someone with memory or thinking problems
- The person you care for was seen in the emergency room and sent home (not admitted to the hospital)
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can read and understand English or Spanish
- You have a mobile phone that can receive text messages
- The person you care for lives at home, not in a nursing home or long-term care facility
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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