A network for improving pediatric critical care
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This study is working with several children's hospitals to share information and improve treatments for seriously ill kids, especially those with brain injuries or sepsis, so that families with children in intensive care can get better care and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900759 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of care for critically ill children by collaborating with multiple pediatric hospitals. It aims to implement a network that facilitates data sharing and clinical trials, specifically targeting conditions like acquired brain injuries and sepsis. By participating in this network, hospitals can improve treatment protocols and outcomes for young patients. Families of children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) may benefit from the advancements made through this collaborative effort.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 years who are admitted to pediatric intensive care units with critical conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with non-critical conditions or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and outcomes for critically ill children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous collaborations in pediatric critical care have shown promise in improving patient outcomes, indicating that this approach is built on a foundation of successful research.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcquillen, Patrick Sean — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Mcquillen, Patrick Sean
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.