Identifying and preventing blood clots in hospitalized children
Official title: Validation of a pediatric thrombosis risk assessment model and characterization of bleeding in hospitalized children through the Children's Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) Consortium
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10892650 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to find out which hospitalized kids are most likely to develop blood clots, so we can better prevent them and keep kids safe during their hospital stay.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $171,288 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL163330-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892650 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized children who may be at risk for developing blood clots due to their medical conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or do not have conditions that increase their risk for VTE may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to identify which hospitalized children are at the highest risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), a serious condition that can lead to complications and longer hospital stays. By using a risk assessment model developed through a multi-center collaboration, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of preventive measures while also assessing the risk of bleeding in these patients. The research involves reviewing electronic medical records and conducting interviews with healthcare providers to understand barriers to implementing these assessments in clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention strategies for blood clots in children, ultimately reducing morbidity and mortality associated with VTE.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using risk assessment models for adult populations, but this approach is novel in the pediatric context.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jaffray, Julie Ann — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Jaffray, Julie Ann
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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.