Improving family support for adults with psychotic disorders in Tanzania
Official title: Family Psychoeducation for Adults with Psychotic Disorders in Tanzania (KUPAA trial)
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11090451 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a special family support program called KUPAA to see if it helps adults with schizophrenia in Tanzania feel better and live happier lives, by involving their family members in group sessions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $682,139 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH136145-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11090451 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older living with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders in Tanzania.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with psychotic disorders who are not in the specified age range or who do not have family involvement in their care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a culturally tailored family psychoeducation program called KUPAA for adults living with psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia, in Tanzania. The program involves group-based sessions that include family members, aiming to enhance recovery outcomes by reducing disability and improving quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the KUPAA intervention or standard care across multiple health facilities in Tanzania, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of its impact. The study seeks to address the significant gap in mental health services in low-income countries by implementing evidence-based practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and recovery outcomes for individuals with psychotic disorders and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that family psychoeducation can be effective in improving outcomes for individuals with psychotic disorders in various settings, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results in Tanzania as well.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baumgartner, Joy Noel — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Baumgartner, Joy Noel
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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.