A Network for Better Care for Critically Ill Children
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This network helps critically ill children in hospitals get the best possible care through new research opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170726 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This grant supports a clinical site at Duke University and the Medical University of South Carolina, which are part of a larger network focused on improving care for critically ill children. These sites provide care to thousands of children each year and aim to give them access to advanced clinical trials and research. The goal is to enhance the network's reach and impact, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for young patients. Our team is committed to collaborative research to improve care for children when they are most vulnerable.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Critically ill children, primarily those aged 0-11 years, admitted to pediatric intensive care units at participating sites, would be the focus of this research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or are outside the specified age range may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new and better treatments, improving the health and recovery of critically ill children.
How similar studies have performed: The site has successfully enrolled over 400 critically ill children in 15 clinical studies, demonstrating a strong track record in multicenter clinical research.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hornik, Christoph — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Hornik, Christoph
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.