Improving care for patients with chronic intestinal failure

Patient Intestinal Failure-ECHO Project (PIF-ECHO)

['FUNDING_R03'] · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · NIH-11039436

This study is all about helping people with chronic intestinal failure get better care by teaching their doctors and families how to support them, using technology to make sure everyone has the right information they need.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R03']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11039436 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the care of individuals suffering from chronic intestinal failure (CIF), a condition where patients cannot consume enough food and rely on intravenous nutrition. The project aims to provide education and support to patients and their families through a multi-disciplinary approach, utilizing technology to bridge the gap in care caused by a lack of specialized knowledge among healthcare providers. By implementing the ECHO Model, the research seeks to improve the engagement of community doctors in managing CIF, ultimately aiming to reduce healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic intestinal failure who are dependent on parenteral nutrition.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic intestinal failure or those who are not reliant on parenteral nutrition may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and health outcomes for patients with chronic intestinal failure.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing the ECHO Model has shown success in improving healthcare delivery in various fields, suggesting a promising approach for this novel application in chronic intestinal failure.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, 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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