Improving home care for patients with liver disease
Official title: Innovating acute care for liver disease through a pilot, patient-centric Hospital@Home program
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11059207 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new way to help people with liver disease by providing hospital-level care right in their homes, so they can feel better and spend less time in the hospital while also making things easier for their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $118,695 |
| NIH project number | 5R03DK139283-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059207 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic liver disease who require acute care management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable liver disease who do not require acute intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to managing acute liver disease by providing hospital-level care in patients' homes. The program aims to reduce the need for hospital stays by addressing patients' medical needs at home, which can include administering medications and monitoring health. By focusing on home care, the study seeks to improve patients' quality of life and reduce the burden on family caregivers. The methodology involves a pilot program that evaluates the effectiveness of this home-based care model for patients with chronic liver disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of liver disease, improved quality of life for patients, and reduced hospital visits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with home-based care models for other conditions, indicating potential for this approach in liver disease management.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Desai, Archita P. — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Desai, Archita P.
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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.