Exploring how neighborhood environments affect feelings of paranoia in people with psychosis
Using Geocoded Data and Virtual Neighborhood Assessments to Understand the Impact of Neighborhood Environment on Momentary Paranoid Ideation in Psychosis
This study is looking at how things like crime and parks in your neighborhood can affect feelings of paranoia for people with schizophrenia, and it’s designed for individuals who experience these symptoms to share their daily experiences using their phones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10995148 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different aspects of neighborhood environments, such as crime rates and green spaces, influence feelings of paranoia in individuals with psychosis, particularly those with schizophrenia. By using geocoded data and virtual assessments, the study aims to gather real-time information on how these environmental factors impact daily experiences of paranoid ideation. Participants will provide data through mobile devices, allowing researchers to analyze the relationship between their surroundings and their mental health in a more nuanced way.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who experience paranoid ideation as part of a psychosis spectrum disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience paranoid ideation or those with conditions unrelated to psychosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-targeted interventions that address environmental factors contributing to paranoid thoughts in individuals with psychosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that neighborhood characteristics can significantly impact mental health, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Orth, Ryan — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Orth, Ryan
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.