Can a specially designed video platform keep kids engaged in therapy?

NCT ID NCT06364137

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a virtual therapy platform called Teleo helps children with anxiety or mood disorders stay more engaged in psychotherapy compared to standard video conferencing. 41 children participated, and researchers measured engagement using video coding and caregiver questionnaires. The goal was to see if a platform designed specifically for youth therapy could improve how involved kids are in their sessions.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ANXIETY DISORDERS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Teleo virtual therapy platform (therapist-led psychotherapy sessions)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more engaging way to deliver therapy to children, potentially improving mental health outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 41 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The platform is just a tool—therapy success still depends on the therapist and child.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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