Phase II: Engagement and Clinical Impact of the Teleo Virtual Therapy Platform in Clinical Settings
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 5 Years to 14 Years
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
In plain language
This study compares Teleo, an online therapy platform made for young people, with standard video calls. It looks at how involved children are in talk therapy using each option. It is for children with a mood or anxiety disorder who are starting therapy at a study site.
This Phase II trial will examine engagement in telehealth for children undergoing psychotherapy. Specifically, the trial will examine patient engagement in Teleo, a virtual therapy platform specifically designed for psychotherapy with youth, as compared to standard video conferencing.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Who can join
- Have a diagnosed mood disorder, anxiety disorder, or both.
- Know enough English to take part in talk therapy.
- Be scheduled to start therapy at a study site.
- Have a score above 65 on the RCADS, a questionnaire about anxiety and depression.
Who can't join
- Have an intellectual disability, which affects learning and everyday skills.
- Have autism spectrum disorder.
- Have a psychotic disorder, which can make it hard to tell what is real.
- Have suicidal behaviors that require an immediate hospital stay.
- Have a substance use disorder, such as problems with alcohol or drug use.
- Have another physical or mental condition that prevents taking part in online therapy.
Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.
Official eligibility criteria
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.
Study sites (2)
CA
- Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health · Monterey, CA 93940More trials in Monterey
- Stanford University · Stanford, CA 94305David S Hong, MD · Study contact · 650-724-2939 · dshong@stanford.eduMore trials in Stanford