Improving care for children with severe breathing problems
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This network brings together experts to find better ways to care for critically ill children, especially those with severe lung conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11182646 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Children's Hospital Los Angeles is joining a national network dedicated to improving care for critically ill children. Our team, with expertise in breathing support and lung conditions like ARDS, will contribute to large-scale studies. We are also working on a special computer tool to help doctors provide the best breathing support for children with lung injuries. This collaborative effort aims to develop new guidelines and treatments to help young patients recover better after intensive care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on critically ill children, particularly those aged 0-11 years old who experience severe breathing problems like Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or do not have conditions related to pediatric critical care, such as ARDS, would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this collaborative effort could lead to improved treatments and better recovery for children suffering from severe lung conditions in intensive care.
How similar studies have performed: The Children's Hospital Los Angeles team has previously led successful large multi-center observational studies and developed international practice guidelines, indicating a strong foundation for this collaborative work.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khemani, Robinder — Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Khemani, Robinder
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.