Identifying young children at risk for death after hospital discharge
Official title: Advancing Approaches to Identify Young Children at Risk for Post-Discharge Mortality
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11061813 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help doctors spot young children in sub-Saharan Africa who might be at risk of serious health problems after they leave the hospital, so they can get the right support and care to stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $194,276 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL173694-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061813 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young children under the age of 11 who have recently been discharged from healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 11 years or those who have not been recently discharged from a healthcare facility may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing methods to identify young children in sub-Saharan Africa who are at risk for post-discharge mortality. The project aims to create clinical prediction models using advanced data analysis and biomarkers to assess risk factors associated with mortality after leaving the hospital. By collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, the research will evaluate risk assessment tools and improve understanding of health indicators that can help in early intervention. The ultimate goal is to enhance child health outcomes through better prognostic capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and intervention strategies for young children at risk of dying after hospital discharge.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using prognostic models and biomarkers to improve health outcomes in pediatric populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rees, Christopher a. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Rees, Christopher a.
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.