Improving care for children with congenital heart disease

Pediatric Heart Network University of Michigan

NIH-funded research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11013869

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 typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Ann Arbor, United States)
Project IDNIH-11013869 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children diagnosed with congenital heart disease or related cardiac conditions.

Not a fit: Patients with non-cardiac conditions or those who do not have congenital heart disease may not benefit from this research.

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 performed: 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

Ann Arbor, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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