Improving access to ADHD services for children using mobile technology
RP-Villodas: Reducing Disparities in Access to Evidence-based Services for ADHD Through Technology
This study is working on a new way to help kids with ADHD in 2nd to 5th grade by using a special program that teaches important life skills, making it easier for families from low-income and minority backgrounds to access support through a friendly app that connects schools, parents, and mental health providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11172391 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on adapting an evidence-based program called the Collaborative Life Skills Program (CLS) for children with ADHD, specifically targeting those in 2nd to 5th grade. The program will be enhanced with mobile health technology to make it more accessible for children from low-income and minority backgrounds. By coordinating efforts among school mental health providers, teachers, and parents, the project aims to overcome barriers such as transportation and cultural mistrust that prevent these families from accessing necessary services. The goal is to create a user-friendly web-based application that supports the delivery of this program in schools with limited resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those in 2nd to 5th grade, from low-socioeconomic and ethnic/racial minority backgrounds who have ADHD.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have ADHD or are outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective ADHD interventions for underserved children and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using technology to enhance access to behavioral interventions, making this approach both promising and innovative.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Villodas, Miguel T — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Villodas, Miguel T
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.