Cognition & Motivation Research Study
Join a University of Minnesota research study examining how specialized computer apps affect cognition and motivation in individuals with psychosis spectrum disorders. Compensation provided!
Fast Facts
Enrolled in an Early Psychosis Treatment Program
15-40 Years Old
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Individuals diagnosed with a psychosis spectrum disorder (including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform, psychosis NOS, depression with psychotic features, or bipolar disorder with psychotic features) in the last five years are invited to participate in a remote research study.
This study will evaluate whether combining a computerized cognitive training program (BrainHQ) and a motivational intervention delivered on a smartphone-based app (PRIME) can help individuals in early psychosis treatment programs increase motivation, improve quality of life, and learn new thinking skills. This research may help us to develop better approaches to help people with psychosis in the future.
Eligible participants will be compensated!
Study Background
Individuals diagnosed with a psychosis spectrum disorder (including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform, psychosis NOS, depression with psychotic features, or bipolar disorder with psychotic features) in the last five years are invited to participate in a remote research study.
This study will evaluate whether combining a computerized cognitive training program (BrainHQ) and a motivational intervention delivered on a smartphone-based app (PRIME) can help individuals in early psychosis treatment programs increase motivation, improve quality of life, and learn new thinking skills. This research may help us to develop better approaches to help people with psychosis in the future.
Eligible participants will be compensated!
Additional Information
Our study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of 1) a computerized cognitive training program and 2) a smartphone-based motivational intervention to help people in early psychosis treatment.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 15-40 years old
- Diagnosed with a psychosis spectrum disorder (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform, psychosis NOS, depression with psychotic features, bipolar disorder with psychotic features) within last 5 years
- Currently receiving treatment at an early psychosis treatment program
- Have a personal smartphone and a computer or tablet
The study is nationwide and all visits can be completed virtually over Zoom. If you are eligible, participation will involve:
Baseline visits
- Intake: Demographics, etc. 20 minutes
- Clinical interview: Diagnosis & symptom measures. 100 minutes
- Cognitive assessments: 80 minutes
- Self-report questionnaires: 60 minutes
Total time: 260 minutes
Intervention period
- All participants will complete bi-weekly self-report questionnaires for symptoms and behavior, ~10 minutes.
- Some participants will complete the mobile intervention, which involves 20 hours of training, plus PRIME app use.
- Other participants will continue with treatment as usual: no additional commitment.
Post-Intervention visits
- Symptom measures: 40 minutes
- Cognitive assessments: 80 minutes
- Self-report questionnaires: 60 minutes
Total time: 180 minutes
6-month follow up
- Symptom measures: 40 minutes
- Cognitive assessments: 80 minutes
- Self-report questionnaires: 60 minutes
Total time: 180 minutes
If eligible, you will be compensated up to $400 for full participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.