Early Psychosis Intervention Network (EPINET): Measurement Based Care and Targeting Cognition and Motivation Study

Aim 1

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Purpose

The population being studied includes 15-40 year old patients with a recent onset psychotic illness receiving treatment at recruiting clinics.

Study Design

This study is a chart review study of measures of symptoms, behavior, functioning, and cognition delivered as standard of care. There are no other research activities for this AIM of the study.

Aim 2

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Objective

The objective of this aim to assess the clinical utility of cognitive training embedded in specialty care early psychosis clinics and its impact on behavior, motivation, cognition, and functioning.

Population

The population being studied includes 15-40 year old patients with a recent onset psychotic illness receiving treatment at recruiting clinics.

Study Design

This study is a randomized clinical trial, in which participants are assigned to treatment as usual or the mobile intervention: 

  • Targeted Cognitive Training: Interleaved blocks of auditory processing training and social cognition training. 20 hours over 12 weeks
  • PRIME App: Motivation Enhancement with a PRIME Coach, and social networking with other participants