Creating a mobile health tool to help detect and manage sepsis in children
Development of a Mobile Health Personalized Physiologic Analytics Tool for Pediatric Patients with Sepsis
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL · NIH-11084313
This study is creating a helpful mobile app that works with wearable devices to keep an eye on kids for early signs of sepsis, a serious infection, so doctors can step in sooner and provide better care, especially in places where healthcare resources are limited.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11084313 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health tool that utilizes wearable devices and artificial intelligence to monitor pediatric patients for signs of sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by infections. The tool aims to identify subtle physiological changes in children, allowing healthcare providers to intervene earlier and improve care, especially in low and middle-income countries where resources may be limited. By enabling remote monitoring, the tool could enhance patient safety and streamline care during infectious disease outbreaks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pediatric patients aged 0-11 years who are at risk for sepsis or have been diagnosed with it.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or those without a risk of sepsis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce child mortality from sepsis by enabling earlier detection and intervention.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using mobile health tools and AI for monitoring health conditions, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GARBERN, STEPHANIE CHOW — RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: GARBERN, STEPHANIE CHOW
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.
Conditions: acute infection