A mobile app to support the emotional health of young siblings of children with disabilities
Official title: SIBTime: Media-enhanced Technology for Promoting the Behavioral Health and Family Relationships of Typically Developing Young Siblings
Funded at Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat · NIH-10890789 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a fun mobile app for kids aged 3-6 who have siblings with disabilities, helping them feel better and connect with their families through games and activities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 16, 2020 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $807,986 |
| NIH project number | 5R44MD015947-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10890789 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are families with typically developing children aged 3-6 who have siblings with disabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Families without typically developing children or those whose children are older than 6 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a bilingual mobile app designed to support the social-emotional health of typically developing siblings aged 3-6 who have brothers or sisters with disabilities. The app will provide engaging multimedia content and interactive features that help families build connections and improve communication. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these siblings, the app aims to enhance their well-being and provide necessary support. The program is designed to be accessible and culturally inclusive, allowing families to engage with it at their convenience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide essential tools for improving the emotional health and family relationships of young siblings in families with disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using mobile technology to support family dynamics and emotional health, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat
Springfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marquez, Jessie — Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat
- Study coordinator: Marquez, Jessie
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.