Improving hospital care for autistic adolescents using a new telehealth platform
Official title: Transforming Hospitalizations of Autistic Adolescents via a Novel ABA Telehealth Platform
Funded at Caring Technologies, INC. · NIH-10950887 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online program that helps support autistic teens with behavior challenges while they're in the hospital, making it easier for families and doctors to get the help they need, especially in places where resources are limited.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Caring Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boise, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,259,983 |
| NIH project number | 4R44MH134706-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950887 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are autistic adolescents aged 0-21 who are experiencing behavioral challenges that may require hospitalization.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have behavioral challenges or those who are not hospitalized may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the care of autistic adolescents who face behavioral challenges during hospitalizations by implementing a novel telehealth platform that provides Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) interventions. The approach focuses on delivering behavioral support remotely, which can help manage challenging behaviors more effectively and reduce the length of hospital stays. By utilizing telehealth, the project seeks to make these critical interventions more accessible to families and healthcare providers, especially in areas where such resources are scarce. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this platform in improving patient outcomes and family satisfaction during hospital admissions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the duration of hospitalizations and improve behavioral outcomes for autistic adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that specialized ABA interventions can improve behavioral outcomes in hospital settings, indicating potential success for this telehealth approach.
Where this research is happening
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Caring Technologies, INC.
Boise, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oberleitner, Ronald — Caring Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Oberleitner, Ronald
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.