Managing Epilepsy Well Network: expanding self-care programs for people with epilepsy
SIP-24-008: Managing Epilepsy Well (MEW) Network
This project helps people with epilepsy access two proven self-care programs—HOBSCOTCH for thinking problems and Project UPLIFT for mood—while checking their costs so health systems can offer them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11179095 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project coordinates a national network to deliver and spread low-cost self-management programs for people with epilepsy. It focuses on two programs: HOBSCOTCH, a mostly phone-based one-on-one program for memory and thinking problems, and Project UPLIFT, a group program teaching mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral skills for mood. The Coordinating Center will carry out cost and cost-effectiveness studies of both programs and work with epilepsy partners to design practical ways to share them with clinics and payers. The goal is wider, affordable access so more people can use these supports.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with epilepsy who have cognitive difficulties, depression or anxiety, or who want structured self-management support.
Not a fit: People without epilepsy or those whose main concerns are unrelated to cognition or mood are unlikely to benefit from these specific programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more people with epilepsy could access affordable programs that improve thinking, mood, and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Both HOBSCOTCH and Project UPLIFT are evidence-based programs that have shown benefits for cognition and mood in people with epilepsy, though broader cost and large-scale dissemination are less tested.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Escoffery, Ngoc-Cam — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Escoffery, Ngoc-Cam
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.