Assessing the risk of developing psychosis using computer methods
4/5 CAPER: Computerized assessment of psychosis risk
This study is working on a new online tool to help spot early signs of psychosis in people who might be at risk, including those seeking help and healthy individuals, so that we can better understand and predict their mental health needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Georgia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10798181 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the early identification of individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis by developing a computerized assessment tool. It focuses on creating a psychosis symptom domain sensitive battery that utilizes behavioral tasks administered online, making it accessible to a wider population. The study will recruit participants who are at risk, help-seeking individuals, and healthy controls across multiple sites to evaluate the effectiveness of these tasks in predicting the course of psychosis. By applying machine learning techniques, the research seeks to create a psychosis risk calculator that can enhance diagnostic accuracy and accessibility.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals who are at clinical high risk for psychosis, help-seeking individuals with early symptoms, and healthy controls for comparison.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing any psychotic symptoms or those who have already been diagnosed with psychosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and accessible early detection of psychosis, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using computerized methods for assessing mental health risks, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Athens, United States
- University of Georgia — Athens, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Strauss, Gregory P — University of Georgia
- Study coordinator: Strauss, Gregory P
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.