Improving antibiotic use for children with pneumonia in hospitals
Official title: Implementing antibiotic stewardship to improve the care of children hospitalized with pneumonia
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10983487 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make it easier for kids with pneumonia in the hospital to get their antibiotics by using oral medicine instead of IV, which can help them feel better and go home sooner.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $148,882 |
| NIH project number | 1K08HS029693-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983487 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children hospitalized with pneumonia who require antibiotic treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or those with pneumonia requiring IV antibiotics due to severe illness may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to optimize the delivery of antibiotics to children hospitalized with pneumonia by focusing on the use of oral antibiotics instead of intravenous (IV) ones when both are equally effective. The study aims to identify barriers and facilitators to increasing the use of oral antibiotics in the Emergency Department, which could lead to better patient experiences and reduced hospital stays. By conducting a pilot trial, the research will evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and gather data on patient outcomes. The goal is to translate existing evidence into practice to improve care for hospitalized children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer, more efficient antibiotic treatment for children with pneumonia, reducing hospital stays and associated costs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that oral antibiotics can be as effective as IV antibiotics for certain conditions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cotter, Jillian M — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Cotter, Jillian M
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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.