A network for improving pediatric critical care
Official title: Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
Funded at Central Michigan University · NIH-10907542 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving care for seriously ill children at the Children's Hospital of Michigan by collecting and studying information to help doctors provide better treatments and outcomes for young patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Central Michigan University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mount Pleasant, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $142,477 |
| NIH project number | 5RL1HD107773-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907542 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 years who are admitted to pediatric intensive care units.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-critical conditions or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing pediatric critical care through the Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network (CPCCRN) at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. The project aims to gather and analyze data from critically ill children to improve treatment protocols and outcomes. Led by experienced pediatric intensivist Dr. Kathleen Meert, the initiative will utilize the hospital's advanced facilities and diverse patient population to conduct clinical research. The findings will contribute to better understanding and management of critical conditions in children.
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 gone: Previous research networks in pediatric critical care have shown success in improving clinical practices and patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meert, Kathleen L. — Central Michigan University
- Study coordinator: Meert, Kathleen L.
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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.