Effects of severe burn injuries on heart health and body temperature control
Official title: Cardiovascular and thermoregulatory consequences of severe burn injuries
Funded at Ut Southwestern Medical Center · NIH-10761494 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how serious burn injuries can affect heart health and the body's ability to control temperature, helping burn survivors and their caregivers understand the long-term effects and find ways to improve their well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $444,862 |
| NIH project number | 1R35GM152112-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10761494 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced severe burn injuries covering 20% or more of their body surface area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with minor burns or those who have not experienced significant thermal injuries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how severe burn injuries impact heart health and the body's ability to regulate temperature. It focuses on individuals who have suffered burns covering a significant portion of their body, examining long-term consequences such as increased risk of heart disease and difficulties in temperature regulation. The study aims to provide valuable information to burn survivors and their caregivers to improve their quality of life and reduce health risks. By understanding these effects, the research seeks to develop strategies to mitigate the adverse consequences of burn injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for burn survivors by addressing cardiovascular and thermoregulatory issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown significant health risks associated with severe burn injuries, indicating that this area of study is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crandall, Craig G — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Crandall, Craig G
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.