Improving care for children with juvenile spondyloarthritis
Mentoring and Patient Oriented Research in Juvenile Spondyloarthritis
This study is all about helping doctors who specialize in children's joint diseases, like juvenile spondyloarthritis, by training them better so they can do research that leads to improved care for kids with these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898717 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the training and mentoring of physician scientists in pediatric rheumatology to improve patient-oriented research. It aims to address challenges in diagnosing and treating juvenile spondyloarthritis by developing better imaging criteria and leveraging existing studies. The project will train junior faculty and peers to effectively manage mentoring relationships and navigate the research environment, ultimately aiming to improve clinical care for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children diagnosed with juvenile spondyloarthritis or those showing symptoms of the condition.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults or do not have juvenile spondyloarthritis may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic criteria and treatment options for children suffering from juvenile spondyloarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving diagnostic imaging techniques for juvenile arthritis, indicating that this approach could yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiss, Pamela Fitch — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Weiss, Pamela Fitch
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.