Improving care for children with severe infections and organ problems
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This project aims to find better ways to treat children who get very sick from infections, leading to organ problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11176722 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are expanding a network of children's hospitals across the country to work together on important health challenges. One key effort is a new clinical trial focused on personalized treatments for children with severe infections that cause multiple organs to struggle. This trial will explore how to adjust treatments based on each child's unique immune response. Our goal is to improve how we care for these critically ill children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children who are critically ill with severe infections causing multiple organ dysfunction may be candidates for future participation in related clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults or children not experiencing severe infections with multiple organ dysfunction would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for children suffering from severe infections and organ failure, potentially saving lives and improving recovery.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon an extensive track record of successful collaboration in multi-center clinical trials, suggesting a strong foundation for its approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Akcan Arikan, Ayse — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Akcan Arikan, Ayse
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.