Improving medical devices for children
National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation 2.0
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE · NIH-10468055
This study is all about creating new medical devices to help kids, especially babies and young children, get better care for their health conditions, and it brings together experts to make sure these important tools are available to families in the U.S.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10468055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and commercializing medical devices specifically designed for pediatric patients. The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation aims to support innovators in creating devices that can effectively treat, diagnose, or cure conditions affecting children, especially those in underserved age groups like neonates and infants. By facilitating collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and industry, the project seeks to accelerate the availability of these essential devices in the U.S. market.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pediatric patients, particularly neonates, infants, and young children who require specialized medical devices.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults or those whose conditions do not require pediatric-specific devices may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the introduction of new medical devices that significantly improve health outcomes for pediatric patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives have shown success in improving pediatric device availability, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
- CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE — WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ESKANDANIAN, KOLALEH — CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: ESKANDANIAN, KOLALEH
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 below.