Joint clinical research program for pediatric immunologic and infectious diseases
NIAID / CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JOINT CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM (JCRP) IMMUNOLOGIC AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES CLINICAL RESEARCH
This friendly research program is all about helping kids with immune system issues and allergies by studying how these conditions work and how to treat them, and it invites young patients to join in and help improve care for others like them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913273 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research program, a collaboration between Children's National Hospital and NIAID, focuses on understanding and treating various pediatric conditions, particularly primary immunodeficiencies and related allergic diseases. It involves multiple research protocols that actively enroll patients to study the natural history and treatment responses of these conditions. The program also emphasizes training for healthcare professionals to enhance care for children with immunologic and infectious diseases. Patients may participate in clinical testing and contribute to advancing knowledge in these areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency or related allergic and infectious diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to immunologic or infectious diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and management strategies for children with primary immunodeficiencies and related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar areas has shown promise in improving outcomes for pediatric patients with immunologic disorders, indicating a potential for success in this program.
Where this research is happening
Frederick, United States
- Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. — Frederick, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newell, Kevin — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Newell, Kevin
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.