Improving cognition and motivation in early psychosis treatment
Targeting Cognition and Motivation in Coordinated Specialty Care for Early Psychosis
This study is looking to improve support for people dealing with early psychosis by using special care teams in Minnesota, focusing on personalized feedback and a mobile program to help with thinking and motivation over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895269 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance psychiatric care for individuals experiencing early psychosis by implementing coordinated specialty care across six treatment teams in Minnesota. It focuses on using advanced measurement tools and informatics to track patient outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. A key component involves personalized feedback sessions that target cognitive and motivational challenges, alongside a mobile intervention program designed to improve these areas over 12 weeks. The study seeks to address critical unmet needs in cognitive dysfunction and motivation among patients with early psychosis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with early psychosis, particularly those experiencing cognitive and motivational impairments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have early psychosis or those whose cognitive and motivational functions are not significantly impaired may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive function and motivation in patients with early psychosis, enhancing their overall treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile interventions for cognitive training in early schizophrenia, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vinogradov, Sophia — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Vinogradov, Sophia
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.