Improving care for critically ill children through collaborative research

Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site

NIH-funded research University of Utah · NIH-10915536

This study is looking to help critically ill children, especially those with severe infections, by using new treatments to boost their immune systems and improve their recovery, and families at participating hospitals can get involved in this important work.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Utah NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Salt Lake City, United States)
Project IDNIH-10915536 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing pediatric critical care by collaborating with multiple hospitals to conduct transformative studies that directly benefit critically ill children. The project involves real-time monitoring and modulation of immune function in children suffering from severe illnesses, particularly those with sepsis-induced multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). By utilizing advanced immunostimulant therapies and personalized treatment approaches, the research aims to improve patient outcomes and recovery rates. Families of children admitted to participating hospitals may have the opportunity to contribute to this important work.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 years who are critically ill and admitted to the pediatric intensive care units at the participating hospitals.

Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment protocols for critically ill children, potentially saving lives and enhancing recovery.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research within the Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network has shown success in similar approaches, establishing a foundation for this new study.

Where this research is happening

Salt Lake City, United States

Researchers

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 below.
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