Improving care for critically ill children
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This project helps children who are very sick by joining a network of hospitals that work together to improve critical care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170732 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or are outside the pediatric age range would not directly benefit from this specific critical care network.
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 performed: 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
Salt Lake City, United States
- 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
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.