Improving hospital care for autistic adolescents using a telehealth platform
Official title: Transforming Hospitalizations of Autistic Adolescents via a Novel ABA Telehealth Platform
Funded at Caring Technologies, INC. · NIH-11193418 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online platform called Hospital TeleABA to help support autistic teens during their hospital stays, making sure they get the care they need and have a smoother transition when they leave.
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 | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 3R44MH134706-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11193418 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents with autism spectrum disorder who are hospitalized and require behavioral support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or do not have autism spectrum disorder may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a telehealth platform called Hospital TeleABA, aimed at enhancing the care of autistic adolescents during hospitalizations. By integrating trauma-informed behavior stabilization protocols, the platform seeks to improve behavioral support and discharge planning for these patients. The project builds on previous findings that demonstrated the feasibility of this approach, with plans to expand its use into schools and residential settings. Stakeholder feedback has validated the need for such a solution, indicating its potential to significantly improve care outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better behavioral management and smoother transitions for autistic adolescents during hospital stays.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results with telehealth approaches for behavioral support, indicating a strong potential for success in this novel application.
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.