Using digital tools to improve mental health care for teens
Supporting Mental Health in Underserved Youth: Engagement With Digital Mental Health Technologies in Pediatric Primary Care
This study is trying to create a new digital tool to help teens get better mental health care by working with them and their parents to make it easier for them to engage with treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rush University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05466929 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the engagement and treatment of pediatric mental health by adapting existing digital mental health technologies. It employs user-centered design methodologies and an implementation science framework to develop the Teen Assess, Check, and Heal (TeACH) System. The study will collaborate with underserved teens and their parents to identify barriers to engagement and refine the implementation plan through workshops with pediatric care providers. Ultimately, the TeACH System will be integrated into pediatric primary care clinics to improve mental health services for adolescents.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are teens aged 13-17 who are receiving care at specified clinics and exhibit symptoms of anxiety disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the age, language, or symptom criteria will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve access to and effectiveness of mental health care for underserved teens.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital mental health technologies for similar populations, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Are receiving care at specified Rush University Health System and University of Illinois at Chicago Pediatric Primary Care locations * Are between 13-17 years of age * Are able to speak and read in English * Symptoms of anxiety disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of the above inclusion criteria.
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
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.