Helping families with food insecurity and caregiver mental health

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to support families facing food insecurity and assist mothers dealing with depression. It involves implementing a mental health intervention for caregivers of hospitalized children, focusing on enhancing caregiver-child bonding and connecting them with community mental health resources. Additionally, families identified as food insecure will receive assistance with public benefits and access to local food pantries, along with support for other non-medical needs. The study will track outcomes related to caregiver mental health, attachment, and child development through surveys and electronic health records.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Caregivers of young children (0-36 months of age) hospitalized at Texas Children's Hospital on acute care units.
* English or Spanish speaking caregiver.
* Age of caregiver ≥ 18 years old.
* Hospital day 2 or later of patient admission.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Caregivers who do not have primary custody
* Children in Child Protective Services (CPS) custody
* Caregivers who live outside of Texas (due to lack of Houston Food Bank resources outside of Texas)
* Previous enrollment in this study (H-53133) or H-57296.
* Patient is in the process of being discharged/observation status administration.
* Caregiver is not the primary caregiver.

Where it's running

• Texas Children's Hospital
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Michelle Lopez, MD, MPH — Baylor College of Medicine
• Study coordinator: Michelle Lopez, MD, MPH
• Email: malopez@texaschildrens.org
• Phone: 832-824-6044

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.