Detecting rare diseases and supporting patient care through advanced technology
RESCUE: Rare Disease Detection and Escalation Support via a Learning Health System
['FUNDING_R01'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10914814
This study is working on a helpful tool for doctors that makes it easier to spot rare diseases in patients, so they can get the right tests and care faster.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10914814 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the detection of rare diseases by developing a clinical decision support system (CDSS) that assists primary care providers in identifying patients who may have these conditions. By utilizing a centralized informatics approach, the system will analyze clinical data to alert physicians about potential rare disease cases and provide them with necessary resources for further testing and referrals. The project employs advanced natural language processing techniques to extract relevant clinical information and aims to create a more efficient pathway for patients to receive timely diagnoses and care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who exhibit symptoms of rare diseases or have a family history of such conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with common diseases or those who do not show any symptoms of rare diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier diagnosis and better management of rare diseases, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using clinical decision support systems for improving diagnosis and management of rare diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIU, CONG — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: LIU, CONG
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.