Can a specially designed video platform boost therapy engagement in kids?

NCT ID NCT06364137

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual therapy platform called Teleo helps children stay more engaged in online psychotherapy compared to standard video calls. Researchers enrolled 41 children with anxiety or mood disorders and measured engagement through video coding and caregiver questionnaires. The goal is to see if a platform designed specifically for youth therapy can improve participation and outcomes.

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
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward better ways to keep children engaged in online therapy, potentially improving mental health outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed pilot study with only 41 participants, so results may not apply to all youth or settings. The intervention is a platform, not a new treatment, so benefits may be modest.

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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.

ANXIETY DISORDERS MOOD DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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