Improving social skills and reducing psychosis risk in at-risk adolescents
Targeting Processing Speed Deficits to Improve Social Functioning and Lower Psychosis Risk in Adolescents at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis
This study is looking for young people aged 14-20 who are at risk for psychosis to try out a new online program called SCORES, which aims to help them think faster and improve their social skills, potentially preventing more serious mental health issues down the road.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhasset, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11115787 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on adolescents aged 14-20 who are at clinical high risk for psychosis, aiming to improve their cognitive processing speed through an innovative internet-based intervention called SCORES. The program is designed to enhance cognitive abilities that are crucial for social functioning, which may help prevent the onset of more severe psychotic symptoms. Participants will engage in activities that target specific cognitive deficits identified through neuropsychological assessments. By addressing these early deficits, the research hopes to provide a proactive approach to mental health care for young individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 14-20 who exhibit early signs of psychosis but do not yet meet the criteria for a full psychotic disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 14-20 or those who have already been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved social functioning and a reduced risk of developing psychosis in at-risk adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in cognitive remediation approaches for schizophrenia, but this specific intervention targeting adolescents at high risk is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Manhasset, United States
- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research — Manhasset, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carrion, Ricardo — Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Carrion, Ricardo
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.