Improving care for children with congenital heart disease
Official title: Pediatric Heart Network University of Michigan
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11013869 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving care for kids with heart conditions by working with experts to gather and share important information, so they can find better treatments and help more patients feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | January 22, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $385,925 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1HL172695-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11013869 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are children diagnosed with congenital heart disease or related cardiac conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cardiac conditions or those who do not have congenital heart disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding and treatment of pediatric and congenital heart disease by leveraging the expertise of the University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center. The team collaborates with the Pediatric Heart Network to conduct large-scale investigations that aim to create new knowledge and improve patient care. They utilize a biorepository and comprehensive data integration efforts to support innovative research designs, including trials within registries, to effectively translate findings into clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and outcomes for children with congenital heart disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in pediatric heart disease has shown success with collaborative approaches and biorepository utilization, indicating a strong potential for impactful outcomes in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldberg, Caren S — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Goldberg, Caren S
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.