LEAP Administrative Core supports a center focused on early psychosis research
Official title: LEAP Administrative Core
Funded at Mclean Hospital · NIH-11419736 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated core at McLean Hospital helps coordinate a national network of first-episode psychosis clinics to run a big research program and a randomized trial.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mclean Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Belmont, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $284,515 |
| NIH project number | 5P50MH115846-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419736 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis who are enrolled in the LEAP Center consortium clinics in Massachusetts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in the LEAP Center network or not receiving the specific intervention being studied may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core keeps the LEAP Center organized by managing budgets, contracts, reporting, and regulatory obligations. It enables strong collaboration across clinics, researchers, and stakeholders, and supports training and pilot projects to accelerate progress. The core also oversees data collection, dissemination of findings, and evaluation of the Center’s effectiveness to improve care for people experiencing early psychosis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could streamline access to cutting-edge treatments and improve outcomes for individuals with first-episode psychosis through faster, well-coordinated research.
How similar studies have gone: Previous multi-site psychosis research programs have shown the value of coordinated care and data-driven approaches, with ongoing improvements in understanding patient heterogeneity.
Where this research is happening
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Mclean Hospital
Belmont, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ongur, Dost — Mclean Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ongur, Dost
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.