Improving Care for Critically Ill Children
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This program helps doctors at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia work together to find better ways to care for very sick children.
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-11179178 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a key part of a national network dedicated to improving care for critically ill children. As a clinical site, CHOP helps conduct important studies to find new and better treatments for young patients in intensive care. One major focus is a large clinical trial exploring personalized treatments for children with sepsis, a severe infection that can lead to organ failure. This trial aims to tailor treatments to each child's unique immune response, hoping to improve their chances of recovery and overall health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children aged 0-11 years old who are critically ill, particularly those with severe infections like sepsis, may be candidates for future studies related to this research.
Not a fit: Children who are not critically ill or do not have conditions related to the specific areas of focus within the network may not directly benefit from this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Successful outcomes from this work could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for critically ill children, potentially saving lives and improving recovery.
How similar studies have performed: This network has a long history of conducting clinical trials to advance pediatric critical care, building on previous findings to develop new approaches.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berg, Robert Allen — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Berg, Robert Allen
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.