Creating tools to help manage health for people with chronic lung disease
Official title: Building equitable and feasible clinical decision support tools for population health management of people living with chronic lung disease
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11001514 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new tools to help doctors better manage chronic lung diseases like COPD by using patient records to find those at risk of serious flare-ups, so they can get the right care early and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $121,875 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HL171424-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11001514 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older living with chronic lung diseases who are at risk of exacerbations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute lung conditions that do not fall under chronic lung disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing clinical decision support tools aimed at improving the management of chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). By analyzing electronic health records, the project seeks to identify patients at risk of severe exacerbations that require hospitalization. The approach combines structured data, like demographics and lab results, with unstructured data from clinical notes to create predictive models. These models aim to facilitate early interventions for patients who may benefit from targeted care, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management strategies for patients with chronic lung disease, reducing hospitalizations and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using predictive models for managing chronic diseases, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weissman, Gary — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Weissman, Gary
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.