Improving clinical trials for extremely preterm infants
Official title: Sharp Neonatal Research Institute Clinical Center (Sharp NRI-CC)
Funded at Sharp Memorial Hospital · NIH-11074088 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making it easier for families of extremely preterm infants to join important clinical trials at the Sharp Neonatal Research Institute, so that more babies can benefit from new treatments while also making sure to include diverse families, especially those from the local Hispanic community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sharp Memorial Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $339,460 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1HD112100-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074088 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are extremely preterm infants, particularly those born in the Sharp Neonatal Research Institute's NICU.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not extremely preterm or those who do not require NICU care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the enrollment and completion of clinical trials for extremely preterm infants at the Sharp Neonatal Research Institute. The institute aims to leverage its high patient volume and experienced clinical trialists to recruit diverse high-risk neonates into ongoing and future trials. By integrating neonatal research into clinical care, the team can obtain consent from parents around the clock, ensuring a robust participant pool. The research will also address the unique needs of the local population, which includes a significant percentage of Hispanic families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved clinical outcomes for extremely preterm infants through better-designed trials and more effective treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving clinical trial enrollment and outcomes for neonatal populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
-
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Katheria, Anup C — Sharp Memorial Hospital
- Study coordinator: Katheria, Anup C
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Sharp Neonatal Research Center for Newborns
This program will recruit and enroll extremely preterm and high‑risk newborns at Sharp hospitals to participate in newborn care research trials.
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.