Teleo virtual therapy platform for children
Official title: Engagement and clinical impact of the Teleo virtual therapy platform in clinical settings
Funded at Mainsquare Co · NIH-11421489 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new HIPAA-compliant online therapy room for children aims to keep kids engaged in remote psychotherapy better than standard video calls.
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 | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,044,386 |
| NIH project number | 5R42MH136878-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11421489 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and adolescents who are receiving psychotherapy and have access to Teleo in participating clinical settings.
✕Less likely to help
Children who are not receiving psychotherapy, or whose clinicians do not use Teleo, may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports testing a child-friendly, interactive virtual therapy space that combines evidence-based tools with games and activities to keep children engaged during remote sessions. The project will be conducted in clinical settings with pediatric patients and their clinicians using Teleo to deliver therapy. Researchers will track engagement and outcomes to see if the platform improves session attendance and treatment results compared with usual care. The goal is to make remote mental health care for children more accessible, effective, and cost-efficient for families and providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children could experience more engaged sessions, better adherence to treatment, and improved mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Engagement-focused teletherapy tools have shown promise in improving adherence in some pediatric mental health programs, but Teleo aims to integrate tools into a single space for easier use.
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
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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.
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Improving virtual therapy for children using a new platform
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.
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.