Economic analysis of the MEW self-management program for epilepsy (MINDSET) in real-world settings
Official title: SIP24-008 Economic analysis of an evidence-based MEW epilepsy self-management intervention (MINDSET) in community and healthcare settings.
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-11503929 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant studies how a proven epilepsy self-management program can be implemented in communities and clinics, and how its costs and benefits stack up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006838-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11503929 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People with epilepsy who could benefit from self-management support and linkage to related MEW programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged with self-management resources or those outside the program settings may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
Over three years, researchers will look at what it costs to implement MINDSET in real-world settings and how cost-effective it is for people with epilepsy. They will use past and new data to compare costs with outcomes like quality of life and health care use. The focus is on practical, patient-friendly planning that helps decide how to spread the program more broadly. Results could guide clinics and communities on how best to sustain this program for patients and families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could support wider, more affordable access to effective epilepsy self-management for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous MEW network programs have shown improvements in self-management behaviors and program linkage, suggesting potential for cost-effective impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Labiner, David M — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Labiner, David M
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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.