Creating innovative medical devices for children
Official title: Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-10922815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating new medical devices just for kids, by working with doctors and families to find out what they really need to help improve children's health and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,483,333 |
| NIH project number | 5P50FD007965-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922815 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pediatric patients who require medical devices for their treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are adults or do not require medical devices for their treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing new medical devices specifically designed for pediatric patients. By collaborating with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers and device manufacturers, the project aims to identify unmet needs in pediatric care and create solutions that are safe and effective for children. The approach involves gathering input from clinicians and families to ensure that the devices meet the unique requirements of young patients. Through this initiative, the research seeks to enhance the quality of care and improve health outcomes for children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of safer and more effective medical devices tailored for children, ultimately improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: There have been successful initiatives in the past that focused on pediatric device innovation, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Finkel, Julia Cole — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Finkel, Julia Cole
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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.