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 bringing together different hospitals to share ideas and information, which could help doctors provide better treatments for your child.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915550 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 collaborative network among multiple pediatric critical care centers, the project aims to gather data and insights that can lead to better treatment strategies. The approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to address the complex medical needs of these vulnerable patients. Families of children who are critically ill may find that this research leads to improved care protocols and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are critically ill, particularly those diagnosed with ARDS or sepsis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill 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 significant improvements in the treatment and management of critically ill children, potentially reducing mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous multi-center collaborations in pediatric critical care have shown promise in improving treatment outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quasney, Michael W — University of Utah
- 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.