Developing new medical devices for children
Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC)
The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium is working to create new medical devices just for kids, helping inventors with funding and support to improve children's health and make sure these devices can reach the families who need them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922823 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC) focuses on creating innovative medical devices specifically designed for pediatric patients. This initiative provides essential resources such as funding, legal support, and clinical expertise to inventors working on devices that can significantly improve children's health. By collaborating with various pediatric healthcare organizations and leveraging state resources, MPDC aims to foster a robust ecosystem for pediatric device development. This approach not only addresses unmet medical needs but also enhances the commercialization potential of these devices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children with specific medical needs that could be addressed by innovative medical devices.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have pediatric health needs or those who are not eligible for the specific devices being developed may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new medical devices that significantly improve the health outcomes of children.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on pediatric medical device development have shown success in creating impactful solutions, indicating that this approach is both viable and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, United States
- Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Criss, Cory — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Criss, Cory
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.