A mobile approach to personalize mental health treatment

COMPASS: A comprehensive mobile precision approach for scalable solutions in mental health treatment

NIH-funded research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11124848

This study is looking to help people with mental health issues by using data from smartphones and wearables to find the best treatments for them, so they can feel better faster.

Quick facts

Grant typeU01 cooperative agreement
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Ann Arbor, United States)
Project IDNIH-11124848 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to improve mental health treatment by matching patients with the most effective therapies based on objective data. It utilizes mobile behavioral tracking and machine learning to gather continuous data from smartphones and wearable sensors, which helps predict treatment responses. By combining this data with genomics and clinical records, the study seeks to develop accurate models for treatment matching. The goal is to enhance recovery rates and reduce the burden of mental health conditions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals initiating outpatient mental health care who are seeking effective treatment options.

Not a fit: Patients who are not initiating outpatient mental health care or those with conditions not addressed by the study may not benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective mental health treatments, improving recovery rates for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using mobile technology and machine learning for personalized treatment approaches, indicating potential success for this study.

Where this research is happening

Ann Arbor, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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