Coordinating care to keep young people with first-episode psychosis engaged
UMB Admin Core
This program tries new ways to keep young people with first-episode psychosis connected to coordinated specialty care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11190930 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This effort brings together five hospitals and clinics to improve how youth with first-episode psychosis stay in care. A central Administrative Core coordinates the research teams, shares data and best practices, and supports clinics testing outreach and retention strategies. Participating sites will collect clinical and engagement information and try targeted supports to prevent patients from dropping out. If you are a young person in early psychosis care, this program aims to make it easier for you to stay connected and supported.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Young people experiencing first-episode psychosis who are receiving or eligible for Coordinated Specialty Care at one of the participating clinics are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without recent-onset psychosis or those who live far from or are not connected to the participating clinics are unlikely to directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help more young people stay in treatment and improve recovery by reducing disengagement from care.
How similar studies have performed: Coordinated Specialty Care programs have previously improved symptoms and functioning, but focused efforts to prevent disengagement are still being developed and show promising but not yet definitive results.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bennett, Melanie E. — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Bennett, Melanie E.
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.