Creating medical devices specifically for children
Southwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (SWPDC)
This study is all about creating better medical devices for kids by bringing together smart ideas and the right people to help turn those ideas into real products that can improve children's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922820 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the urgent need for medical devices designed for pediatric patients. It aims to overcome various barriers to pediatric device development, including economic and regulatory challenges, by connecting innovative ideas with qualified individuals and industry partners. The Southwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (SWPDC) provides support for product and technology acceleration, helping to bring novel pediatric medical devices from concept to clinical use. By fostering collaborations among hospitals, universities, and device developers, the consortium seeks to enhance children's health through improved medical technology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children who require specialized medical devices tailored to their unique health needs.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require pediatric-specific medical devices or those who are adults may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of innovative medical devices that significantly improve healthcare outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of developing pediatric-specific devices is recognized, the SWPDC represents a novel consortium model aimed at accelerating this process.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koh, Chester — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Koh, Chester
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.