A consortium to develop and commercialize medical devices for children
Official title: The Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics: CTIP 3.0
Funded at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · NIH-10922817 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making better medical devices for kids by bringing together doctors, engineers, and industry experts to work together, so children can have safer and more effective treatments that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5P50FD007963-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922817 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children who require specialized medical devices for their treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require pediatric medical devices or those with conditions that do not involve the use of such technologies may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP 3.0) focuses on advancing pediatric medical devices by bringing together clinicians, engineers, regulators, and industry partners. This initiative aims to streamline the development process by providing support in areas such as prototyping, regulatory strategy, and clinical trial design. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, CTIP seeks to enhance the commercialization of innovative medical technologies specifically designed for children. Patients may benefit from improved medical devices tailored to their unique needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of safer and more effective medical devices for pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in pediatric medical device development have shown promise, indicating that collaborative approaches can lead to successful innovations.
Where this research is happening
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Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Espinoza, Juan — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Espinoza, Juan
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.