Family psychoeducation for adults with psychotic disorders in Tanzania
Official title: Family Psychoeducation for Adults with Psychotic Disorders in Tanzania (KUPAA trial)
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11303249 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study tests a culturally tailored group family program to support adults with psychotic disorders and their families in Tanzania, aiming to improve daily functioning and reduce hospital use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $386,508 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH136145-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11303249 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders living in Tanzania, along with their family members or caregivers, receiving care at participating facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not experience noticeable improvements despite receiving the intervention.
What this research studies
This project brings a practical, culturally adapted family psychoeducation program to people living with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders in Tanzania, delivered in group sessions with their families. It uses a randomized design across 14 health facilities in four regions to compare the KUPAA program with the current standard care. The trial will look at improvements in daily functioning, quality of life, and reductions in hospitalizations, while also considering how well the program can be implemented in real-world settings in a low-resource context. If successful, the approach could be scaled in similar LMIC settings to support families and patients alike.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better functioning, fewer symptoms, and fewer hospitalizations, with families experiencing less caregiver burden.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary pilot testing in Tanzania suggests the approach is feasible and potentially beneficial, but large-scale effectiveness data are needed.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baumgartner, Joy Noel — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Baumgartner, Joy Noel
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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.