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Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions Targeting Mental Health Conditions in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities PFA Specific FAQs - Cycle 1 2022
- If the proposed study involves IDD populations who cannot self-report, such as individuals with limited communication, will PCORI accept outcome measures that parents and/or legal guardians have identified as important?
- Is PCORI Seeking to fund observational studies for this tPFA?
- How does a request for PCORI coverage of patient care costs affect review of Letters of Intent for this tPFA?
- Are there any limits to the amount of patient care costs that can be proposed for coverage under the this tPFA?
- What study intervention costs can be proposed for PCORI funding support?
- Will exceptions be considered for proposed studies longer than the 3-year study duration?
- What aspects of the study should include stakeholder input?
- How can we support patient and stakeholder partners on our project to engage in research?
- Is an engagement plan required for this PFA?
- Does PCORI expect direct engagement of persons with IDD?
- Does the mental health condition require a psychiatric diagnosis?
- Are systems-level interventions allowed for this PFA?
- Does the evidence of efficacy for the comparators require a systematic review?