A program to improve care for children and adults with congenital heart conditions

Pediatric Heart Network Joint Heart Program Consortium

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR · NIH-11005064

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

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorCINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11005064 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates include children and adults with congenital heart disorders, particularly those living in rural or underserved areas.

Not a fit: Patients with heart conditions unrelated to congenital issues or those outside the targeted geographic regions may not benefit from this 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 performed: 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

CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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