Creating partnerships to develop medical devices for children

Pediatric Medical Devices Public-Private Partnership (PMD-PPP) Design Phase

NIH-funded research Foundation for the NIH · NIH-10885677

This study is all about teaming up with both public organizations and private companies to create and improve medical devices made just for kids, making sure they are safe and effective for young patients.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionFoundation for the NIH NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (North Bethesda, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10885677 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on establishing a Public-Private Partnership aimed at enhancing the development and commercialization of medical devices specifically designed for pediatric patients. The approach involves collaboration between public entities like the NIH and private industry to streamline the process of bringing innovative medical devices to market. By engaging stakeholders and addressing the unique needs of children, the project seeks to ensure that new medical technologies are safe, effective, and accessible for young patients. The research will cover the design phase and prepare for future implementation, pending approval.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pediatric patients who may benefit from new medical devices tailored to their specific health needs.

Not a fit: Patients who are adults or those with conditions that do not require specialized pediatric medical devices may not receive benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the creation of advanced medical devices that improve health outcomes for children.

How similar studies have performed: Previous collaborations in medical device development have shown success in improving treatment options for various patient populations, indicating a promising potential for this approach.

Where this research is happening

North Bethesda, 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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