Evaluating vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases in children and adults
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)
This study is looking for young children and older adults to help test new vaccines and treatments for infections, so they can receive the latest care while helping improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10989890 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases that affect both young children and the elderly. The team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has extensive experience in conducting clinical trials, including studies on respiratory and enteric infections. They utilize advanced methodologies, including human challenge infection models, to assess the effectiveness of new vaccines and therapeutics. Patients participating in this research may receive cutting-edge treatments and contribute to the advancement of public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children under 11 years old and adults over 21 years old who are at risk for infectious diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with non-infectious diseases or those who do not fall within the specified age ranges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved vaccines and treatments that significantly reduce the burden of infectious diseases in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in vaccine development and infectious disease treatment has shown significant success, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Frenck, Robert Wilson — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Frenck, Robert Wilson
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.