Virtual Therapy for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byDavid S Hong, MD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Stanford University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The research study will examine engagement in telehealth for children undergoing psychotherapy. Specifically, the pilot trial will examine examine patient engagement in Teleo, a virtual therapy platform specifically designed for psychotherapy with youth, as compared to standard video conferencing.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children with mood or anxiety disorders who are undergoing psychotherapy. It's designed to see if a virtual therapy platform called Teleo increases engagement compared to standard videoconferencing. Families willing to participate in four therapy sessions and have their child's engagement measured can join.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between the ages of 5 and 14.

RCADS score > 65

Likely have at least 12 sessions remaining

+1 more

Exclusion Criteria

Not under treatment with provider using Teleo platform

Participant Groups

The study tests the 'Teleo' virtual therapy platform against standard videoconferencing methods over four sessions of psychotherapy. Engagement levels will be assessed using established measures, comparing how well each method keeps children involved in treatment.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: TeleoExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this group will under therapy for 4 sessions using the Teleo virtual therapy video platform, sessions will be recorded and questionnaires and clinical data will be measured.

Group II: Standard videoconferencingActive Control1 Intervention

Participants in this group will under therapy for 4 sessions using standard video platforms (e.g. zoom or other publicly available product), sessions will be recorded and questionnaires and clinical data will be measured.