Improving early detection of health issues in hospitalized children
Official title: Clinical Decision Support for Early Detection of Deterioration in Hospitalized Children
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11082334 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new system to help doctors spot early warning signs of heart and lung problems in kids who are in the hospital, so they can act quickly and provide better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $482,549 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL173037-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11082334 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized children aged 0-11 years who are at risk of cardiopulmonary deterioration.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive system to identify early signs of cardiopulmonary deterioration in hospitalized children. By creating a unified prediction model that integrates various risk assessment tools used across different hospital departments, the goal is to enhance timely interventions. The study will also develop algorithms that provide real-time explanations of the model's outputs, improving understanding and decision-making for healthcare providers. This approach aims to reduce delays in diagnosis and improve treatment selection for pediatric patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce mortality and long-term health issues in hospitalized children by enabling earlier detection and intervention for critical health deteriorations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrated clinical decision support systems can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mayampurath, Anoop — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Mayampurath, Anoop
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.