Improving medication management for children with complex health needs
Official title: Optimizing the Clinical Management of Polypharmacy for Children with Medical Complexity
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11000812 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special program led by pharmacists can help kids who take multiple medications stay healthier and avoid trips to the emergency room, and it will compare this new approach to the usual care they receive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $399,144 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS028979-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000812 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children with medical complexity who are currently prescribed five or more medications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not on multiple medications or do not have complex medical needs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of multiple medications in children with medical complexity, who often require five or more concurrent medications. It aims to address medication-related problems that can lead to emergency visits or hospitalizations by implementing a pharmacist-led Pediatric Medication Therapy Management (pMTM) intervention. The study will compare this new approach to standard care to see if it effectively reduces medication-related issues and improves overall health outcomes for these children. By utilizing a randomized controlled trial, the research seeks to provide a structured method for better managing polypharmacy in pediatric patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective medication management for children with complex health needs, reducing hospital visits and improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that pharmacist-led medication management can be effective in adult and geriatric populations, suggesting potential success in pediatric applications.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feinstein, James a — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Feinstein, James a
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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.