New web tool aims to help states pick best mental health programs for kids
NCT ID NCT06375551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a web-based tool called ORCA-A that helps state decision-makers choose the best evidence-based programs to support parent and child mental health. Researchers will work with 80 adults involved in state-level decisions under the Family First Prevention Services Act. The goal is to see if the tool improves decision quality, commitment, and program fit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ORCA-A (Optimizing Responses with Collaborative Assessments-Automated) behavioral decision-support tool
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help state leaders make better, more informed decisions about which mental health programs to fund, potentially improving outcomes for families.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (80 people) testing a tool, not a treatment. It measures decision quality, not health outcomes, so real-world impact is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chestnut Health Systems
RECRUITINGEugene, Oregon, 97401, United States
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