Improving care for newborns with low body temperature
Official title: Development of Evidence-Based Practices for the Management of Neonatal Hypothermia in the Newborn Nursery
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11112811 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how low body temperature in newborns, especially those born a bit early or on time, affects their care in hospitals, and it aims to find better ways to manage this issue to help improve their health and reduce unnecessary treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $165,672 |
| NIH project number | 1K08HD118182-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11112811 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are late preterm and term infants who are experiencing neonatal hypothermia in a nursery setting.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not newborns or those who are not experiencing hypothermia will not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how low body temperature, or neonatal hypothermia, affects newborns in nurseries, particularly those who are late preterm or full-term. The study aims to understand the clinical implications of hypothermia and develop evidence-based practices for its management. By analyzing data from multiple university-affiliated nurseries, the research seeks to optimize treatment protocols and reduce unnecessary interventions for affected infants. The goal is to enhance overall care outcomes for newborns in the nursery setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management practices for neonatal hypothermia, resulting in better health outcomes for newborns.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing neonatal hypothermia can lead to improved outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dang, Becky — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Dang, Becky
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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.