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App coaches families in real time to boost Kids' mental health

NCT ID NCT06443918

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tested a smartphone app that delivers lessons and family activities, plus AI-powered coaching during family interactions. The goal was to improve child mental health and family functioning. 347 families with children aged 6-9 and elevated mental health symptoms participated. Researchers compared the app group to a control group to see if the app reduced anxiety, depression, and behavior problems.

What this could mean

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Active substance
smartphone app with psychoeducational modules and AI coaching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a low-cost, accessible tool to help families manage child anxiety, depression, and behavior issues at home.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the app's benefits may be modest or not work for all families. The study focused on low-income and minority groups, so results may not apply broadly.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

347 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * A family income less than or equal to the 33rd percentile for their county of residence OR * At least one participating family member identifies as belonging to an ethnic/racial minoritized group AND * Child mental health symptoms at or above the 70th percentile based on any subscale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire AND * Participants speak English and/or Spanish AND * Have a child 6-9 years old at the time of enrollment AND * Families must be located in Texas or Florida Exclusion Criteria: * Active suicidal ideation OR * Active homicidal ideation OR * Current child abuse OR * Current violence in the home Families meeting these exclusion criteria will undergo a clinical risk assessment and be referred for alternative treatment services.

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Florida International University

    Miami, Florida, 33199, United States

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, Texas, 78712, United States

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