Finding new treatments for critically ill children
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
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 several children's hospitals, including Children's National Hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915546 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on discovering 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 aims to enroll a sufficient number of pediatric patients to test these innovative therapies effectively. The research team will leverage their extensive experience and resources to conduct these clinical trials, ensuring that findings are applicable to a diverse population of children. The goal is to address the challenges of enrolling adequate subjects and mobilizing trained personnel for these critical studies.
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 treatment approaches for critically ill children.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bell, Michael J — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Bell, Michael J
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.