Improving care for patients with chronic intestinal failure using a virtual support model.
Improving Outcomes in Chronic Intestinal Failure Using the ECHO Model: The LIFT-ECHO Last Mile Project
This study is working to improve care for people with chronic intestinal failure by helping doctors who aren't specialists learn how to better support their patients, so they can get the nutrition they need to thrive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| 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 ID | NIH-10909924 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of patients suffering from chronic intestinal failure (CIF), a condition that prevents individuals from consuming enough food and liquids for survival. It aims to address the significant healthcare disparities faced by these patients due to a lack of specialized care across the United States. By utilizing the LIFT-ECHO model, the project will provide virtual multi-disciplinary support to non-expert physicians, enabling them to better manage CIF cases. The approach involves systematic dissemination of knowledge and engagement with key stakeholders to improve clinical outcomes for patients reliant on parenteral nutrition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic intestinal failure who require parenteral nutrition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic intestinal failure or those who are not dependent 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 clinical outcomes for patients with chronic intestinal failure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous applications of the ECHO model in other medical fields have shown success in improving patient care and outcomes, suggesting a promising approach for chronic intestinal failure.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- 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
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.