Improving surgery predictions for children with airway disorders
Predicting the Need for Surgery in Pediatric Subglottic Stenosis using Airway Elastography Derived from Endoscopic OCT and Intraluminal Pressure Measurement
This study is looking at ways to improve surgery for kids with subglottic stenosis by using special imaging and pressure measurements to better understand their airways, which could help doctors choose the best treatment and make recovery easier for young patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911126 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on subglottic stenosis, a serious airway condition in infants and children. It aims to enhance treatment planning by using advanced imaging techniques and pressure measurements to gather quantitative data about the airway. By combining endoscopic imaging with computational models, the researchers hope to predict how the airway will respond to different surgical approaches. This could lead to better outcomes and fewer complications for young patients undergoing surgery for this condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants and children diagnosed with subglottic stenosis who may require surgical intervention.
Not a fit: Patients with airway disorders other than subglottic stenosis may not benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rate of surgical failures and improve recovery for children with subglottic stenosis.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for airway disorders, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oldenburg, Amy L — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Oldenburg, Amy L
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.