Finding new treatments for critically ill children

Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site

NIH-funded research Children's Research Institute · NIH-10900710

This study is looking for new ways to help kids who are very sick, especially those with multiple organ failure after sepsis, by testing new treatments at hospitals like Children's National, so we can find better ways to help them recover and live healthier lives.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionChildren's Research Institute NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Washington, United States)
Project IDNIH-10900710 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to discover new therapeutic approaches to improve the survival and recovery of children suffering from critical illnesses, particularly those with multiple organ failure after sepsis. By collaborating with a network of clinical sites, including Children's National Hospital and others, the study seeks to enroll a sufficient number of pediatric patients to test these innovative therapies effectively. The research will leverage the expertise of a dedicated research team and the diverse patient population in the Washington/Maryland/Virginia region to ensure that findings are applicable to a wide range of children in need.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 years who are critically ill and may benefit from new therapeutic interventions.

Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that significantly improve outcomes for critically ill children.

How similar studies have performed: Previous cycles of the Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network have shown promise in advancing pediatric critical care, indicating a strong potential for success with this approach.

Where this research is happening

Washington, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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