Improving care for children and adults with heart conditions
Official title: Pediatric Heart Network University of Pittsburgh
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11005046 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving the care for kids and young adults with heart problems, so they can get better treatment and support from the experts at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Children's Hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $394,580 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1HL172701-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11005046 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults with congenital or acquired heart diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cardiac conditions or those outside the age range of 0-21 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care and treatment of patients with congenital and acquired heart diseases, particularly in children and young adults. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Children's Hospital aims to leverage its extensive healthcare network and expertise to provide comprehensive clinical services and follow-up care. By integrating diverse patient populations and utilizing advanced data management, the project seeks to improve patient outcomes and ensure effective treatment pathways for heart conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and better health outcomes for patients with heart conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in pediatric cardiology has shown success in improving care through integrated healthcare networks, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldstein, Bryan H — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Goldstein, Bryan H
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.