Improving engagement in youth with first episode psychosis
Official title: UMB Admin Core
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11074214 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young people who are going through their first episode of psychosis by making sure they get the best support and care from different hospitals and universities, so they feel more connected and stay engaged in their treatment.
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) | $1,095,285 |
| NIH project number | 1P01MH139228-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074214 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young individuals who have recently experienced their first episode of psychosis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing first episode psychosis or those who are not within the youth age range 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 coordinated specialty care approach. It aims to optimize communication and resources across multiple institutions, including the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University, to ensure effective support for these patients. The Administrative Core will facilitate collaboration among researchers and healthcare providers to develop strategies that prevent disengagement from treatment. By creating a centralized infrastructure, the project seeks to improve the overall care experience for youth facing these challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment adherence and outcomes for young patients with first episode psychosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that coordinated specialty care can significantly improve outcomes for individuals with psychosis, indicating a promising approach.
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.