Improving Care for Critically Ill Children in the Intensive Care Unit
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This project helps Children's Hospital Los Angeles join a group of hospitals working together to improve care for very sick children, especially those with severe breathing problems.
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-11170719 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Children's Hospital Los Angeles is joining a special network of hospitals dedicated to improving care for critically ill children. This team includes experts in breathing support and a severe lung condition called Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS). They have experience leading large studies and developing guidelines for how to best care for these young patients. By working together, they aim to share knowledge and conduct new studies to find better ways to help children recover from serious illnesses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children aged 0-11 years old who are critically ill, particularly those with severe breathing difficulties like ARDS, are the focus of this network's work.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or do not fall within the pediatric age range of 0-11 years old would not directly benefit from this specific research network.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This collaboration could lead to new and better treatments and care practices for children facing life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit.
How similar studies have performed: The Children's Hospital Los Angeles team has previously led successful large multi-center observational studies and is currently running a clinical trial, indicating experience with similar research approaches.
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: Khemani, Robinder — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Khemani, Robinder
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.