Improving Care for Critically Ill Children
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This effort brings together medical centers to offer cutting-edge care and studies for children who are very sick.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11181001 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our goal is to join a larger group of hospitals dedicated to improving how we care for critically ill children. By working together, we can offer more advanced treatment options and participate in important studies that help us learn the best ways to help young patients. This collaboration ensures that children in our region have access to the latest medical advancements and research opportunities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Critically ill children, particularly those aged 0-11 years, who are admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit, are ideal candidates for potential participation in related studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or are outside the specified age range may not directly benefit from this particular research network's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this collaboration could lead to better treatments and improved health outcomes for critically ill children.
How similar studies have performed: This site has a strong track record, having enrolled over 400 critically ill children in 15 clinical studies through similar multicenter research networks in recent years.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hornik, Christoph — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Hornik, Christoph
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.