Penn State Emergency Medicine CarES: Care-partner Evaluation and Sourcing in the Emergency Department

Care partners of people living with dementia often experience ongoing stress and unmet support needs. This study evaluates the feasibility of a low-intensity, supportive education and resource intervention for care partners who previously participated in an observational study. Participants complete a baseline phone interview and a short stress journaling activity, followed by a six-week series of automated educational and supportive messages delivered by text message or email. Participants may also take part in an optional peer support focus group. The study examines caregiver stress, resilience, engagement with resources, and participant feedback to inform future caregiver support interventions.

NCT Number	NCT07461168
Lead Sponsor	Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Collaborators: NYU Langone Health, National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions	Dementia, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Burden, Caregiver Burden of People With Dementia
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2026-08-31
Primary Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-10