Developing new medical devices for children
Official title: Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC)
Funded at Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · NIH-10922823 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5P50FD007961-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922823 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children with specific medical needs that could be addressed by innovative medical devices.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.