Developing a tool to better understand and treat sepsis using patient data and biomarkers.

Clinical Validation of a Point-of-Care Precision Medicine Endotyping Platform

NIH-funded research Prenosis, INC. · NIH-11008713

This study is looking to make sepsis treatment better by using computer technology to group patients based on their unique biological responses, helping doctors understand each person's condition more clearly and improve their care.

Quick facts

Grant typeSbir 2 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionPrenosis, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Champaign, United States)
Project IDNIH-11008713 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on improving the treatment of sepsis, a complex and varied disease, by using a machine learning approach to classify patients into specific subgroups based on their biological responses. By analyzing blood samples for various protein biomarkers and combining this data with clinical information from electronic medical records, the study aims to create precision medicine maps that reflect each patient's unique condition. This innovative platform will allow healthcare providers to make more informed decisions at the point of care, potentially leading to better outcomes for patients suffering from sepsis.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with sepsis or those experiencing severe infections requiring acute care.

Not a fit: Patients with non-infectious conditions or those not experiencing acute illness may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatments for patients with sepsis.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using biomarker-based approaches and machine learning for patient classification in sepsis, indicating a potential for success in this novel application.

Where this research is happening

Champaign, 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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