Family support program to help 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-11524683 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A group-based family education program called KUPAA is being tested to help adults with psychotic disorders in Tanzania feel better and have fewer hospital visits.
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) | $99,946 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH136145-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11524683 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and their family caregivers in Tanzania who attend participating health facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Adults without psychotic disorders or those not enrolled with a participating facility may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests KUPAA, a culturally tailored family psychoeducation program, in Tanzania to support adults with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and their families. It uses a randomized design across 14 health facilities in four regions to compare the KUPAA program with standard care. The study measures recovery outcomes such as disability, quality of life, hospitalizations, and family burden over time. Results could inform how family involvement and community resources improve care in low-resource settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce disability and hospitalizations for people with psychotic disorders and lessen burden on families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot testing in Tanzania suggests feasibility and potential benefit, with further validation in a larger, randomized trial.
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.