Improving engagement in youth with early psychosis treatment
Official title: Harnessing a Two-State FEP LHS to Optimize Engagement and Prevent Disengagement in CSC
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11074213 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young people who are going through their first episode of psychosis stay engaged in their treatment by using a special care model, and it aims to find the best ways to support them through a team of experts working together.
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) | $1,706,223 |
| NIH project number | 1P01MH139228-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074213 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are youth experiencing their first episode of psychosis who are seeking treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing early psychosis or those who are not engaged in treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the engagement of young individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis through a specialized care model known as Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC). By utilizing a two-state learning healthcare system, the project aims to collect and analyze data from various CSC programs to identify effective strategies for preventing disengagement from treatment. The collaboration involves multiple prestigious institutions, ensuring a robust approach to understanding and improving patient care. Patients will be monitored and supported through innovative data-driven methods to optimize their treatment experience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment adherence and outcomes for young patients with early psychosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving engagement and treatment outcomes in similar populations using coordinated care models.
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.