Improving how doctors diagnose medical conditions
Official title: Center to Improve Clinical Diagnosis
Funded at University Hospitals of Cleveland · NIH-10932854 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure doctors get the right diagnosis for patients by finding and fixing common mistakes, so everyone can receive safer and better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University Hospitals of Cleveland NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $963,969 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029358-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932854 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients experiencing common medical conditions that are often misdiagnosed would be ideal candidates to benefit from this research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with rare or highly specialized conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing diagnostic errors in healthcare, which can lead to serious consequences for patients. A diverse team of experts will work together to identify common diagnostic problems and develop best practices based on data and expert consensus. The project will follow a structured four-step approach: identifying prevalent diagnostic issues, assessing outcomes, formulating recommendations, and implementing these recommendations while monitoring their effectiveness. By improving diagnostic practices, the research aims to enhance patient safety and care quality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving diagnostic practices through collaborative and data-driven approaches, indicating that this methodology has potential.
Where this research is happening
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University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rao, Goutham — University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Study coordinator: Rao, Goutham
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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.