Evaluating a flexible treatment approach for youth mental health
Testing FIRST in Youth Outpatient Psychotherapy
This study is testing a new, flexible therapy called FIRST for kids and teens aged 8-15 who are dealing with different mental health issues, to see how well it works and how therapists can best use it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11013425 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new treatment approach called FIRST, designed for children and adolescents facing various mental health challenges. It focuses on providing flexible, transdiagnostic care that can adapt to the changing needs of young patients during their treatment. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial across four community clinics, where diverse youths aged 8-15 will receive this innovative therapy. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of FIRST and identify factors that influence its implementation by therapists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youths aged 8-15 who are experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 8-15 or those not experiencing significant mental health challenges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes for children and adolescents by providing a more effective and adaptable treatment method.
How similar studies have performed: Previous trials of the FIRST treatment have shown promising results, indicating that this approach may be effective for youth mental health care.
Where this research is happening
Cambridge, United States
- Harvard University — Cambridge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weisz, John Richard — Harvard University
- Study coordinator: Weisz, John Richard
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.