NIH-funded research U01 cooperative agreement

Identifying patient characteristics for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and related conditions

Official title: The Intermountain West-Atlantic Center (InterACT) for the APS Phenotyping Consortium

Funded at Ihc Health Services, INC. · NIH-11086692 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking to better understand patients with serious lung conditions like ARDS, pneumonia, and sepsis by using advanced technology to create detailed profiles that show how they respond to treatments, which will help develop new therapies that are more effective for each individual.

Quick facts

Grant typeU01 cooperative agreement
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionIhc Health Services, INC.
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Murray, UNITED STATES)
Project startMay 1, 2023
Project endApril 30, 2029
Funding year2025
Award (this year)$605,111
NIH project number5U01HL168416-03
Project IDNIH-11086692 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research include adults diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, pneumonia, or sepsis.

Less likely to help

Patients with chronic respiratory conditions or those not diagnosed with ARDS, pneumonia, or sepsis may not benefit from this research.

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding and classifying patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), pneumonia, and sepsis using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques. By analyzing clinical data and biological markers, the project aims to create detailed patient profiles that reflect their unique treatment responses and disease characteristics. These profiles will help in designing future clinical trials that test new therapies tailored to specific patient needs, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for those affected by these serious conditions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatments for patients suffering from ARDS and related conditions.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using machine learning and biomarker analysis to improve patient phenotyping, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

  • Ihc Health Services, INC.
    Murray, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Brown, Samuel Morris — Ihc Health Services, INC.
  • Study coordinator: Brown, Samuel Morris

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.
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