Enhanced primary care telemedicine for kids with lung and airway infections
Official title: Enhanced Primary Care Telemedicine Evaluation and Management of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Young Children
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11425567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pediatric-focused telemedicine program is being studied to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use for common respiratory infections in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | July 9, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $633,470 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AI201390-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11425567 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-11 years with acute respiratory tract infections seen in primary care telemedicine.
✕Less likely to help
Children without access to telemedicine or those with conditions requiring in-person evaluation may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how pediatric telemedicine visits for acute respiratory tract infections can lower unnecessary antibiotic prescribing while keeping fast, convenient care. It uses primary care telemedicine as the main approach and compares antibiotic use, timeliness, and caregiver satisfaction across care settings. By studying young children with ARTI, the research aims to balance appropriate treatment with accessible, same-day care from pediatric providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children may receive fewer unnecessary antibiotics and faster, convenient care for ARTI.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests telemedicine for ARTIs can reduce unnecessary antibiotics and maintain timely care.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ray, Kristin N — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Ray, Kristin N
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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.