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Peer specialist intervention to improve mental health among women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and other patients receiving hormonal care

Award Number: K23MD016950
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 01/17/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 11/30/2026

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Peer specialist intervention to improve mental health among women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and other patients receiving hormonal care - PROJECT SUMMARY Candidate: Daphna Stroumsa, MD, MPH, MSc, is an obstetrician-gynecologist and early career health services researcher at the University of Michigan, focused on improving endocrinological healthcare access and quality. Dr. Stroumsa’s long-term career goal is to become an independent physician-researcher leading the development and evaluation of interventions to improve health outcomes among people receiving endocrinological care. Research Context: There is a critical need for effective interventions that address depression and poor mental health. Peer support interventions hold immense promise in providing critical support and in countering the effects of stigma on health, especially among patients receiving endocrinological care such as for PCOS, menopause, and other indications. It is, however, necessary to understand how best to design and deploy such interventions to meet the specific needs of this population. Specific Aims: The overarching goal of this proposal is to adapt and pilot-test a peer support intervention to improve mental health outcomes among patients accessing hormonal care. The study’s specific aims are to 1) identify the desired properties and structure of a peer support intervention for patients accessing hormonal care, and how these vary by lived experiences 2) adapt a peer support intervention to improve mental health among people presenting for hormonal care; and 3) evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention for improving participants’ mental health in a clinical setting. Research Plan: The plan relies on a community-engaged, structured process with 1) interviews with patients and other stakeholders to identify the desired properties of the intervention, 2) An iterative refinement of the intervention with expert feedback, and 3) A six-month pilot RCT to assess feasibility and acceptability. Career Development Plan: To achieve independence, Dr. Stroumsa requires additional training in 1) Community-engaged research, 2) Adaptation of behavioral interventions, and 3) Conducting and evaluating clinical trials. Dr. Stroumsa’s training will be supported by an interdisciplinary team of NIH-funded mentors. The primary mentor, Dr. Paul Pfeiffer, has extensive mentoring experience and expertise designing and evaluating interventions to improve mental health outcomes. Drs. Amy Schulz and Kristi Gamarel (co-mentors) are experts in community-based participatory research and peer-delivered behavioral interventions. The training is further supported by regular feedback from advisors, advanced didactic coursework, and participation in workshops/seminars. These will enable Dr. Stroumsa’s seamless transition to becoming an independent researcher, working to improve health outcomes by developing and testing patient-centered interventions.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $169,560 )
2026	2026	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	1109 GEDDES AVE STE 3300	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	5	12/12/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$169,560
														Subtotal = $169,560

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $169,560 )
2025	2025	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	1109 GEDDES AVE, SUITE 3300	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	4	11/29/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$152,604
2025	2025	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	1109 GEDDES AVE STE 3300	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	4	8/16/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$16,956
														Subtotal = $169,560

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $169,560 )
2024	2024	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	1109 GEDDES AVE, SUITE 3300	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	3	11/30/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$152,604
2024	2024	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	1109 GEDDES AVE, SUITE 3300	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	3	5/23/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$16,956
														Subtotal = $169,560

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $169,560 )
2023	2023	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	503 THOMPSON STREET	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	2	4/12/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$169,560
														Subtotal = $169,560

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $169,560 )
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	503 THOMPSON ST	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	1	1/17/2022	NEW	$169,560
2022	2022	REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN	503 THOMPSON ST	ANN ARBOR	MI	48109	WASHTENAW	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	001	1	1/21/2022	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $169,560

Grand Total All Awards = $847,800

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Peer specialist intervention to improve mental health among women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and other patients receiving hormonal care

Award Number: K23MD016950

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 01/17/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 11/30/2026

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