NIH-funded research NIH-funded research

Improving care for critically ill children

Official title: Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site

Funded at Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · NIH-11170732 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project helps children who are very sick by joining a network of hospitals that work together to improve critical care.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUtah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Salt Lake City, United States)
Project startAugust 13, 2021
Project endJuly 31, 2026
Funding year2025
Award (this year)$90,831
NIH project number5PL1HD105462-05
Project IDNIH-11170732 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Children aged 0-11 years old who are admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit for critical illness may be involved in future studies stemming from this network.

Less likely to help

Patients who are not critically ill or are outside the pediatric age range would not directly benefit from this specific critical care network.

What this research studies

This project involves a children's hospital becoming part of a larger network dedicated to improving care for critically ill children. The hospital has a special unit for children needing intensive care and a strong background in medical research. By joining this network, the hospital will contribute to and benefit from shared knowledge and ongoing studies in pediatric critical care. This collaboration aims to advance treatments and understanding for young patients facing life-threatening conditions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this collaboration could lead to better treatments and improved outcomes for critically ill children.

How similar studies have gone: The Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network has a proven track record of building knowledge in pediatric critical care medicine.

Where this research is happening

  • Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
    Salt Lake City, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Steiner, Marie E — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
  • Study coordinator: Steiner, Marie E

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

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.
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