Evaluating social understanding in young people at risk for psychosis
Social Cognition Battery for Psychosis-Risk (SCB-PR): A Psychometric and Validation Study
This study is looking at how young people who might be at risk for psychosis understand social situations, so we can create better tools to help track their social skills over time and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Dallas NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richardson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11062196 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and validating effective measures of social cognition for individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis, particularly adolescents and young adults. By assessing how these individuals understand and respond to social information, the study aims to identify reliable tools that can track changes in social cognitive abilities over time. The methodology involves a thorough psychometric evaluation to ensure that the measures are sensitive to individual differences and applicable to younger populations. This work is crucial for informing personalized interventions that can improve clinical outcomes for those at risk.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults who are identified as being at clinical high risk for psychosis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for psychosis or who are older adults may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better assessment tools that enhance treatment strategies for young individuals at risk for psychosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in validating social cognitive measures in older populations, but this approach is novel for younger individuals at risk for psychosis.
Where this research is happening
Richardson, United States
- University of Texas Dallas — Richardson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pinkham, Amy — University of Texas Dallas
- Study coordinator: Pinkham, Amy
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.