Using mobile health tools to help children with behavior problems
Reach and Scalability of Digital Therapeutics for Childhood Behavior Problems
This study is looking at how well a mobile app can help kids aged 5-8 with challenging behaviors, and it will see if using the app alone or with a coach makes a difference, all to help families who might struggle with costs or getting to appointments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904951 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how effective a mobile health system can be in helping children aged 5-8 with disruptive behaviors. It compares two approaches: using the app on its own or with the support of a coach. The goal is to make evidence-based treatments more accessible to families who face barriers like cost and transportation. By randomly assigning families to different groups, the study will measure how well the app helps parents learn and apply important skills for managing their children's behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents of children aged 5-8 who exhibit disruptive behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients whose children are older than 8 or do not exhibit disruptive behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide families with a convenient and effective way to access behavioral therapy for their children.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using digital therapeutics for behavioral health, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lindhiem, Oliver James — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Lindhiem, Oliver James
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 below.