Improving care for patients with chronic intestinal failure using a virtual support model.
Official title: Improving Outcomes in Chronic Intestinal Failure Using the ECHO Model: The LIFT-ECHO Last Mile Project
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10909924 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $396,365 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029126-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909924 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic intestinal failure who require parenteral nutrition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic intestinal failure or those who are not dependent on parenteral nutrition may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.
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