Evidence-based practices for managing neonatal hypothermia in newborn nurseries
Official title: Development of Evidence-Based Practices for the Management of Neonatal Hypothermia in the Newborn Nursery
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11607888 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A doctor-led project will study how common newborn hypothermia affects babies in US nurseries and develop trusted guidelines to improve care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $155,326 |
| NIH project number | 7K08HD118182-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11607888 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Late preterm and term infants (born at or after 37 weeks gestation) in US newborn nurseries who experience body temperatures below 36.5°C.
✕Less likely to help
Very stable newborns with normal temperatures and uncomplicated hospital courses may see limited direct impact.
What this research studies
This project focuses on late preterm and term babies in newborn nurseries who experience low body temperatures. It will analyze how hypothermia relates to baby health outcomes and how resources are used in nurseries. The team will gather data from multiple university-affiliated nurseries and translate findings into practical, evidence-based care practices for nurses and doctors. The goal is to reduce unnecessary interventions while protecting babies who are at risk.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could standardize how hypothermia is managed in nurseries, improving infant outcomes and resource use.
How similar studies have gone: Previous analyses have linked hypothermia to adverse outcomes in high-risk groups, but this study extends evidence to late preterm/term infants in nurseries.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dang, Becky — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Dang, Becky
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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.