Improving cognition and motivation in early psychosis treatment

Targeting Cognition and Motivation in Coordinated Specialty Care for Early Psychosis

NIH-funded research University of Minnesota · NIH-10895269

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 typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Minnesota NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Minneapolis, United States)
Project IDNIH-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

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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