Telehealth vs. In-Person: new study aims to close mental health gap for people with IDD

NCT ID NCT05336955

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of New Hampshire Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares telehealth versus in-person mental health services for 339 youth and young adults (ages 12-45) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are enrolled in the START crisis prevention program. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver experiences, mental health symptoms, and crisis service use over one year. The goal is to see if telehealth can provide equal or better access to care for this underserved group.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: telehealth mental health services (START program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that telehealth is a good option for providing mental health crisis support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, improving access to care.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small study (339 people) and only looks at one specific program (START). Results may not apply to other settings or populations. The study is also not testing a new drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

developmental disability

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

NC West

Concord, North Carolina, 28025, United States

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