A mobile approach to personalize mental health treatment
Official title: COMPASS: A comprehensive mobile precision approach for scalable solutions in mental health treatment
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11124848 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $3,227,822 |
| NIH project number | 5U01MH136025-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11124848 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals initiating outpatient mental health care who are seeking effective treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not initiating outpatient mental health care or those with conditions not addressed by the study may not benefit.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bohnert, Amy S B — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Bohnert, Amy S B
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.