Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of an Executive Functioning Intervention for Children's Mental Health Services
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11556305 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded project will test an executive functioning program to improve mental health services for autistic children and those with ADHD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | September 4, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $947,270 |
| NIH project number | 7R01MH137179-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11556305 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children aged 0-11 years with autism spectrum disorder or ADHD who receive mental health services in community settings.
✕Less likely to help
Some children may not experience noticeable benefit if the intervention is not a good fit for their specific needs or if engagement is low.
What this research studies
This project aims to bring an evidence-based executive functioning intervention to real-world mental health services for children with autism and ADHD. It will test how well the program works when implemented in community settings and what barriers or facilitators affect its use. The team will examine both the outcomes for children and how therapists and clinics adopt and sustain the intervention in practice. The study runs from 2024 to 2029 and is led by the University of Oregon in Eugene.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve mental health care for autistic children and those with ADHD, leading to better daily functioning and fewer service gaps.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work supports EF interventions, but this project emphasizes community-based implementation and multilevel barriers, making outcomes less certain but potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dickson, Kelsey S — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Dickson, Kelsey S
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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.