Video calls may mend broken bonds for teens in child welfare
NCT ID NCT04488523
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a family-based telehealth program for teens aged 12–18 involved with child welfare and their caregivers. The program aimed to improve communication and emotion regulation through weekly video sessions. 93 participants were enrolled, and researchers measured changes in communication and emotional skills using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Family-based Telehealth Intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable way to strengthen family bonds for teens in foster care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 93 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, not a medical treatment.
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UCSF Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, California, 94131, United States