A network to improve care for critically ill children
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This study is all about improving the care for seriously ill kids, especially those with tough conditions like sepsis and ARDS, by working together with different hospitals to share information and find better ways to treat them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900767 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of critically ill children, particularly those suffering from severe conditions like sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). By creating a multi-center research network, the study aims to gather data and insights from various hospitals to better understand and manage these complex diseases. The approach involves collaboration among multiple pediatric critical care centers, allowing for a more comprehensive analysis of treatment outcomes and resource utilization. Patients may benefit from improved treatment protocols and better health outcomes as a result of this collaborative effort.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill children aged 0-11 years, particularly those diagnosed with ARDS or sepsis.
Not a fit: Patients with stable conditions or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and reduced mortality rates for critically ill children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous multi-center collaborations in pediatric critical care have shown promise in improving treatment outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and potentially effective.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quasney, Michael W — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Quasney, Michael W
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.