Teleo virtual therapy for kids: testing engagement and outcomes in clinical care

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This Phase II trial will compare engagement and clinical outcomes between Teleo, a tailored telehealth psychotherapy environment for youth, and standard videoconferencing. The study plans to enroll 156 families across two sites to see how each approach affects treatment attendance, clinician satisfaction, treatment duration, medication needs, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Participants are children and adolescents with mood or anxiety disorders who can participate in English and are starting therapy at one of the study sites. Exclusion criteria include intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, psychotic disorders, high-risk suicidality, substance use disorders, or conditions hindering telehealth engagement. The lead sponsor is Stanford University, with collaboration from NIMH and MainSquare Co. (Teleo).

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with a mood and/or anxiety disorder
* Have proficiency to participate in psychotherapy in English
* Scheduled to begin therapy at one of the study sites
* RCADS score \> 65

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Comorbid diagnosis of intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, psychotic disorders, high-risk suicidal behaviors requiring immediate hospitalization, substance use disorders, or other physical or mental condition that would prohibit them from engaging in telehealth settings.

Where it's running

• Stanford University
  Stanford, California, United States Recruiting
• Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
  Monterey, California, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: David S Hong, MD — Stanford University
• Study coordinator: Jesse A Barrera, BA
• Email: barreraj@stanford.edu
• Phone: 6193792399

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.