Creating medical devices specifically for children
Official title: Southwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (SWPDC)
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-10922820 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,483,333 |
| NIH project number | 5P50FD007962-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922820 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children who require specialized medical devices tailored to their unique health needs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require pediatric-specific medical devices or those who are adults may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koh, Chester — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Koh, Chester
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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.