A center focused on improving care for children with musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases.
Pediatric musculOskeletal & RheumaTology Innovation COre center (PORTICO)
This study is setting up a special center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital to help kids with joint and muscle problems by creating new research tools and working together to find better ways to treat them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10680547 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish the Pediatric musculOskeletal & RheumaTology Innovation COre center (PORTICO) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. It will focus on addressing the unique needs of children with pediatric rheumatic and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases by promoting innovative research and developing advanced data analytics capabilities. The center will enhance collaboration among researchers and provide cutting-edge assessment tools to better understand and treat these conditions. By utilizing advanced imaging services and creating interactive dashboards, the research will aim to capture the benefits of health interventions and improve patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults under 21 years old who are diagnosed with pediatric rheumatic or non-inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with adult-onset musculoskeletal diseases or those over 21 years old may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and tailored treatments for children with musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focusing on pediatric rheumatic diseases have shown promise, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in care.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brunner, Hermine I — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Brunner, Hermine I
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.