Improving care for patients with chronic intestinal failure
Official title: Patient Intestinal Failure-ECHO Project (PIF-ECHO)
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11039436 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $99,955 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HS030321-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11039436 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic intestinal failure who are dependent on parenteral nutrition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic intestinal failure or those who are not reliant on parenteral nutrition may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iyer, Kishore R — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Iyer, Kishore R
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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.