Investigating infections in patients on hemodialysis during hospital stays
Official title: The INFECTADO study: INFECTions Acquired by persons on maintenance hemoDialysis during hOspitalizations
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-10925332 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how common infections are for people on hemodialysis and what factors, like race and living conditions, might increase their risk, so we can find better ways to keep them healthy and safe in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $500,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029133-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925332 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are currently receiving maintenance hemodialysis and may be hospitalized.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not on maintenance hemodialysis or those who have never been hospitalized may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the prevalence and risk factors of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) among patients who require maintenance hemodialysis. By analyzing data from a nationwide Medicare database, the study aims to identify how different factors, including race and social determinants of health, affect the risk of infections in this vulnerable population. The findings will help develop better prevention strategies to reduce the incidence of HAIs in these patients, ultimately improving their health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies that significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections in patients on hemodialysis.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has indicated significant health disparities and risks associated with hospital-acquired infections in similar patient populations, suggesting that this study's approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: D'agata, Erika M — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: D'agata, Erika M
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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.