Hybrid school clinician training and ADHD/ODD intervention for schools in Mexico
Official title: Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of a School Clinician Training and Psychosocial ADHD/ODD Intervention Program Adapted for Schools across Mexico (CLS-A-FUERTE)
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11526856 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program that trains school clinicians and provides a digitally enhanced ADHD/ODD intervention to elementary-age students in Mexican schools to improve outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $66,766 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH134368-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11526856 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are school-aged children with ADHD/ODD who are enrolled in participating Mexican schools and whose clinicians receive training.
✕Less likely to help
Children in schools not receiving the program or whose families decline participation may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will adapt and test the CLS program for Mexico, combining in-person clinician training with a digital enhancement (CLS-R-FUERTE) and a maintenance-focused adaptation (CLS-A-FUERTE). It uses a Type 2 Hybrid design in 40 schools with a cluster randomized trial to measure effectiveness and how well the program can be implemented, scaled, and sustained. The study will explore mechanisms of change and barriers to ongoing use within each school’s resources and context, guided by EPIS and RE-AIM frameworks. Outcomes will include child behavior and school functioning, clinician adherence, and implementation sustainability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve ADHD/ODD symptoms and classroom behavior, helping students succeed at school.
How similar studies have gone: Previous feasibility and efficacy data supported feasibility, acceptability, and some efficacy, now being tested in a larger, scalable setting.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haack, Lauren Marie — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Haack, Lauren Marie
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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.