Economic evaluation of MEW Network epilepsy self-management programs for broad adoption
Official title: Economic Evaluation of MEW Network Epilepsy Self-Management Programs
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11503930 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests how cost-effective two epilepsy self-management programs (UPLIFT and PACES) are when used in real-world healthcare and community settings, to help people with epilepsy live better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006844-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11503930 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults with epilepsy who could benefit from self-management support and live in or receive services through healthcare or community settings where UPLIFT or PACES are implemented.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not interested in self-management programs or those without access to the program delivery settings may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
The MEW Network has created UPLIFT and PACES to help people with epilepsy manage symptoms and improve well-being. The study will analyze costs and value of these programs using data from completed and ongoing randomized trials, aiming to guide reimbursement and wide adoption in clinics and communities. Researchers will examine how these programs work in diverse populations and what funding models make them sustainable. The goal is to provide actionable information so health systems can implement effective, scalable self-management support for people with epilepsy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could make it easier for clinics and communities to offer affordable, evidence-based self-management programs to people living with epilepsy.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has shown these programs can improve health outcomes and be delivered at scale; this project focuses on cost-effectiveness to aid adoption.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spruill, Tanya M — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Spruill, Tanya M
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Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of epilepsy self-management programs
This study looks at how much the UPLIFT and PACES programs, which help people with epilepsy manage their condition and improve their mental health, cost and what benefits they bring, so we can better support and promote these helpful programs in healthcare.
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.