A program to improve care for children and adults with congenital heart conditions
Official title: Pediatric Heart Network Joint Heart Program Consortium
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-11005064 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving care for kids with heart conditions by bringing together experts from Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the University of Kentucky to work together, especially for families in rural areas of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia, so that every child gets the best treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $399,769 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1HL172717-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11005064 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include children and adults with congenital heart disorders, particularly those living in rural or underserved areas.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with heart conditions unrelated to congenital issues or those outside the targeted geographic regions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Pediatric Heart Network by establishing a new Clinical Research Center consortium. It aims to improve care for patients with congenital heart conditions through a collaborative model between Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the University of Kentucky. The program addresses health disparities in rural areas of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia, providing comprehensive care and integrating advanced data science for better patient outcomes. Patients will benefit from a coordinated approach that combines clinical expertise and innovative research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and care strategies for patients with congenital heart conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborations in pediatric and adult congenital heart care have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established models.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cnota, James — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Cnota, James
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.