Improving virtual therapy for children using a new platform
Official title: Engagement and clinical impact of the Teleo virtual therapy platform in clinical settings
Funded at Mainsquare Co · NIH-10922556 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a fun and interactive online therapy platform for kids to help them feel more engaged during their therapy sessions, making it easier for them to get the support they need for anxiety and depression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mainsquare Co NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $424,754 |
| NIH project number | 1R42MH136878-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922556 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing mental health disorders and are in need of psychotherapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not children or those who do not have access to teletherapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a virtual therapy platform specifically designed for children, enhancing how therapists deliver psychotherapy remotely. The Teleo platform aims to increase engagement during therapy sessions by integrating various interactive tools and activities into a single virtual space, making therapy more accessible and effective. By addressing the common issue of low engagement in remote therapy, this project seeks to improve mental health outcomes for children suffering from disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes for children by increasing their engagement in therapy sessions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using teletherapy platforms to improve patient engagement, making this approach promising yet innovative.
Where this research is happening
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Mainsquare Co
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hong, David S — Mainsquare Co
- Study coordinator: Hong, David S
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Teleo virtual therapy platform for children
A new HIPAA-compliant online therapy room for children aims to keep kids engaged in remote psychotherapy better than standard video calls.
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Teleo virtual therapy room for children
This project will offer a secure, child-friendly virtual therapy room to help children with anxiety and other common mental health concerns stay engaged in remote therapy and complete more sessions.
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.