Improving patient management in cardiovascular care using electronic medical records
Official title: Matched Design with Sensitivity Analysis for Observational Survival Data in Cardiovascular Patient Management using EMR Data
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10894124 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at heart patients to find better ways to understand how different treatments affect their survival, so that doctors can improve care and outcomes for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $113,035 |
| NIH project number | 5R21HL170212-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10894124 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with cardiovascular conditions who are receiving treatment and have relevant electronic medical record data.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cardiovascular conditions or those without accessible electronic medical records may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on analyzing survival data from cardiovascular patients to better understand treatment effects and outcomes. By utilizing electronic medical records, the study aims to develop a new method for estimating causal effects of treatments, specifically using a metric called restricted mean survival time (RMST). This approach seeks to address biases present in traditional survival analysis methods, providing a more accurate assessment of patient outcomes. Patients may benefit from improved treatment strategies based on the findings of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective management strategies for cardiovascular patients, ultimately improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using RMST in randomized trials, but this approach for observational survival data is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lu, Bo — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Lu, Bo
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.