Support for Parents in the Bronx After the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Multimodal Parent-focused Intervention for Vulnerable Populations in the Bronx
['FUNDING_R01'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-11125980
This project offers a special program and smartphone tool to help parents in the Bronx manage stress and support their children's well-being after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11125980 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many families in the Bronx have faced extra challenges and stress because of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it harder for parents to cope and access healthcare. This program aims to help parents by teaching them new ways to understand and respond to their children's feelings and behaviors, which is called 'mentalizing'. We will also provide a smartphone app to make it easier for parents to get support and resources. Our goal is to reduce parental distress and improve family health, especially for those who have been most affected by the pandemic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents in the Bronx with children aged 0-11 who have experienced significant distress or challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients living outside the Bronx or those not experiencing pandemic-related distress may not be the primary focus for this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help parents in the Bronx reduce their stress, improve their mental health, and strengthen their family relationships, leading to better outcomes for their children.
How similar studies have performed: Similar attachment-based parenting programs, including some developed by this research group, have shown positive results in previous studies.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ALPERT, JONATHAN EDWARD — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: ALPERT, JONATHAN EDWARD
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.