Improving urologic care for young children with spina bifida in Wisconsin
Official title: Improving the Urologic Care and Outcomes of Young Children with Spina Bifida in Wisconsin
Funded at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin · NIH-11140940 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help young children with spina bifida take care of their bladder and urinary health, so they can get the best treatment possible from their doctors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2019 |
| Award (this year) | $24,994 |
| NIH project number | 6U01DD001239-05M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11140940 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young children diagnosed with spina bifida who require urologic care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of spina bifida or those who are not in the pediatric age group may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the urologic health and treatment outcomes for young children diagnosed with spina bifida. It aims to identify best practices and interventions that can be implemented in clinical settings to improve care delivery. By collaborating with healthcare providers, the project seeks to develop tailored approaches that address the unique needs of these children. The methodology may involve collecting data on patient outcomes and experiences to inform future care strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved urologic health and quality of life for young children with spina bifida.
How similar studies have gone: While specific prior studies are not mentioned, research in pediatric urologic care has shown promising results in improving outcomes through targeted interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sherburne, Eileen — Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Sherburne, Eileen
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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.