Identifying different types of sepsis using patient vital signs

Identification of Precision Sepsis Subphenotypes Using Vital Sign Trajectories

NIH-funded research Emory University · NIH-10911824

This study is looking at different types of sepsis to find better ways to treat patients by using data from their health records, and it’s designed to help doctors make smarter decisions for those who are very sick.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionEmory University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Atlanta, United States)
Project IDNIH-10911824 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on using advanced data science techniques to identify unique subtypes of sepsis, a severe and potentially life-threatening condition. By analyzing vital sign patterns and other clinical data from electronic health records, the goal is to develop personalized treatment strategies for critically ill patients. The project involves training a physician-scientist to become an expert in machine learning and clinical informatics, which will enhance the understanding of sepsis and improve patient outcomes. The research aims to create computer-aided diagnostic tools that can help clinicians make better decisions based on real-world data.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill patients who are diagnosed with sepsis or at risk of developing it.

Not a fit: Patients with non-sepsis related critical illnesses may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and tailored treatments for patients suffering from sepsis.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using data science approaches to improve sepsis diagnosis and treatment, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Atlanta, 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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