Improving decision-making in youth psychotherapy
Official title: Enhancing Clinical Decision-Making in Modular Youth Psychotherapy
Funded at Harvard University · NIH-11013303 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make therapy better for kids and teens with different mental health challenges by helping therapists pick the best treatment options that fit each child's unique needs and family situation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $35,226 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MH134555-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11013303 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-11 years who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have mental health disorders or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of modular psychotherapy for children and adolescents with multiple mental health disorders. It aims to personalize treatment by allowing therapists to select from various therapeutic elements based on individual needs and family characteristics. The study will investigate how to improve decision-making processes for clinicians when choosing these treatment elements, particularly in cases where traditional methods have not been as effective. By analyzing data from past treatments and client assessments, the research seeks to provide better guidance for therapists.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized psychotherapy treatments for children and adolescents with mental health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that modular approaches like MATCH can significantly improve outcomes when supported by expert guidance, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard University
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Venturo-Conerly, Katherine Elizabeth — Harvard University
- Study coordinator: Venturo-Conerly, Katherine Elizabeth
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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.