Improving drug information and safety for children
Official title: CONTINUED REPOSITORY SERVICES FOR THE BEST PHARMACEUTICALS FOR CHILDREN ACT (BPCA)
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11197894 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure kids get the right medications in safe doses, using samples from past clinical trials to learn more about how different drugs work for children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | September 22, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $35,264 |
| NIH project number | 275201400003I-0-759402400005-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11197894 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children who are prescribed medications, particularly those being treated with off-label drugs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving any medications or those who are adults will likely not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the lack of adequate dosing information and safe drug formulations for children, who are often prescribed medications off-label. It aims to enhance knowledge about pharmaceuticals used in pediatric care by utilizing biospecimens collected from clinical trials. The Pediatric Trials Network, funded by the NICHD, plays a crucial role in conducting these trials and generating valuable data that can lead to better drug labeling and safety for children. By sharing long-term stored samples for secondary research, the project seeks to advance our understanding of how medications affect children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective medications specifically designed for children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives under the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act have shown success in improving drug safety and efficacy for pediatric populations.
Where this research is happening
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Fisher Bioservices, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
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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.