Improving health outcomes for children with sickle cell disease through better provider communication
Official title: Development of a Provider-Focused Intervention to Improve Health Outcomes in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Funded at Connecticut Children's Medical Center · NIH-11137536 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how better communication between doctors and kids with sickle cell disease can help them feel better and stick to their treatment plans, so we can find ways to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Connecticut Children's Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hartford, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $156,340 |
| NIH project number | 1K23HL175237-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11137536 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with sickle cell disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with sickle cell disease who are older than 11 years or those without access to participating healthcare providers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health outcomes for children with sickle cell disease by developing a communication-focused intervention for healthcare providers. The project will utilize mixed methods to assess the effectiveness of this intervention, which aims to improve provider-patient interactions and adherence to treatment plans. Through randomized clinical trials, the research will evaluate how better communication can lead to improved health outcomes for pediatric patients. The findings will be shared through publications and conferences to inform future practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of care for children with sickle cell disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that enhancing communication between providers and patients can lead to better health outcomes, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mulchan, Siddika — Connecticut Children's Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mulchan, Siddika
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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.