Evaluating telehealth for mental health in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Evaluation of Telehealth Services on Mental Health Outcomes for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This study is testing if telehealth services can better support young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have mental health needs compared to traditional in-person care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of New Hampshire Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Concord, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05336955 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to refine and evaluate telehealth services for youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have mental health needs. The study will begin by gathering feedback from stakeholders, including service recipients, families, and providers, to improve the telehealth practices within the START model, which focuses on crisis prevention and intervention. Following this, the effectiveness of telehealth services will be compared to in-person services using a randomized control design to assess outcomes such as emergency psychiatric service use and time-to-discharge.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are youth and young adults aged 12-45 years with IDD who are new enrollees in the START program.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-45 years or those not enrolled in the START program may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance access to effective mental health care for individuals with IDD, potentially reducing crisis situations.
How similar studies have performed: While telehealth has shown promise in enhancing access to care, this specific approach for individuals with IDD is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria: * participant age 12-45 years * Lives in family setting * New START enrollee (within 90 days of enrollment) * Enrolled at an eligible START site * Able to obtain informed consent. Exclusion: * None
Where this trial is running
Concord, North Carolina
- NC West — Concord, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joan B Beasley, PhD — University of New Hampshire
- Study coordinator: Joan B Beasley, PhD
- Email: start.telehealthstudy@unh.edu
- Phone: 866-807-0987
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.