Improving care for children with cerebral palsy using health records
Leveraging the electronic health record to characterize and optimize care delivery for children with cerebral palsy.
['FUNDING_R01'] · CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR · NIH-11113797
This work aims to create a personalized care model for children with cerebral palsy by using information from their electronic health records and other health data.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11113797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Cerebral palsy affects children differently, and this project wants to understand those differences better to provide more tailored care. We are gathering a lot of information from electronic health records, along with new details about children's health, daily activities, and family life. By combining all this data, we hope to build a complete picture that helps doctors make more precise decisions for each child. The goal is to improve health and well-being for children with cerebral palsy throughout their lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work focuses on understanding care for children with cerebral palsy, specifically those between 6 and 12 years old.
Not a fit: Patients without cerebral palsy or those outside the 6-12 age range may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more individualized and effective care plans for children with cerebral palsy, potentially improving their health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While using electronic health records for personalized medicine is a growing field, developing a comprehensive precision health model specifically for the diverse needs of children with cerebral palsy is a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES
- CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR — CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KUROWSKI, BRAD G — CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR
- Study coordinator: KUROWSKI, BRAD G
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 below.