A network to improve care and outcomes for early psychosis in California
California Collaborative Network to Promote Data Driven Care and Improve Outcomes in Early Psychosis (EPI-CAL)
This study is working to improve treatment for people experiencing their first episode of psychosis by gathering information from different care programs across California, so they can find the best ways to help you recover and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10695140 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the treatment of early psychosis by establishing a collaborative network across California that collects and analyzes data from various treatment programs. By utilizing coordinated specialty care (CSC) and mobile health technology, the project will systematically gather outcomes data from over 1,000 patients each year. The goal is to identify best practices and improve clinical and functional recovery for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. This initiative will also facilitate better training and implementation of effective treatment strategies across community and university clinics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis and are seeking treatment in California.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a first episode of psychosis or those who are not located in California may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes and recovery for patients experiencing early psychosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that coordinated specialty care can effectively improve outcomes for early psychosis, indicating that this approach has a foundation of success.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Niendam, Tara Ann — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Niendam, Tara Ann
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 below.