PsycheMERGE: Improving Mental Health Care with Precision Psychiatry
2/7 PsycheMERGE: Advancing Precision Psychiatry
['FUNDING_R01'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-11170681
This project uses advanced computer methods and health information to help people with mental health conditions get the right diagnosis and treatment faster.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11170681 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people with mental health conditions experience long delays in getting the correct diagnosis and effective treatment. This project aims to speed up that process by creating a 'learning health care system.' It gathers and analyzes large amounts of health information, including clinical records, genetic data, and lifestyle factors. By understanding these patterns, the goal is to match each person with the most effective diagnosis and treatment plan tailored just for them, a concept known as precision psychiatry.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant to individuals experiencing psychiatric complaints, particularly those with affective disorders, who may benefit from earlier and more precise care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have psychiatric disorders or who are not seeking new diagnostic or treatment approaches may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to quicker and more accurate diagnoses and more personalized, effective treatments for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have performed: The PsycheMERGE network has been working on advancing precision psychiatry since 2018, indicating a foundational effort that this application extends.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SMOLLER, JORDAN W — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: SMOLLER, JORDAN W
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.
Conditions: Affective Disorders