Improving care for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis
Official title: Project 1
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11074215 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve support for people who have just had their first experience with psychosis by creating a tool that helps predict who might stop attending treatment, so we can find better ways to keep them engaged and help them feel better in the long run.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $255,542 |
| NIH project number | 1P01MH139228-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074215 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced their first episode of psychosis and are enrolled in coordinated specialty care programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing a first episode of psychosis or those who are not engaged in coordinated specialty care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing coordinated specialty care (CSC) for individuals who have experienced their first episode of psychosis (FEP). It aims to develop a personalized risk calculator that can predict which patients are at risk of disengaging from treatment. By utilizing data-driven approaches, the study seeks to implement effective strategies to keep patients engaged in their care, ultimately improving their long-term outcomes. The research will involve collecting and analyzing clinical data to validate the risk calculator's effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved retention in treatment programs for individuals with psychosis, enhancing their recovery and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing risk prediction models for various mental health conditions, indicating a promising avenue for this approach in improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bennett, Melanie E. — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Bennett, Melanie E.
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.