Mobile app to help monitor and spot early problems in children with complex medical needs
A Novel mHealth Intervention to Improve Outcomes of Children with Medical Complexity
['FUNDING_R01'] · UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · NIH-11362330
This project uses a smartphone app to help parents and care teams spot early warning signs in children with complex medical needs so they can get help sooner.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11362330 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If your child has complex medical needs, you would use a smartphone app to report symptoms and important health information on a regular basis. The app is designed to watch for common early signs that often lead to emergency visits and to alert your child’s care team so they can act earlier. The research will look at whether using the app reduces emergency department visits and hospital admissions and improves quality of life for families. The team will also examine how parental factors affect how well the app works and how families interact with it.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children (infants through about age 11) with medical complexity involving multiple organ systems, significant functional needs, or technology dependence, along with a caregiver who can use a smartphone.
Not a fit: This may not benefit children without multisystem complex conditions, families without reliable smartphone access, or situations requiring immediate emergency care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lower emergency visits and hospital stays and help families manage health problems earlier to improve quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Remote monitoring has helped other patient groups, but a dedicated app for children with medical complexity is a newer, less-tested approach.
Where this research is happening
SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES
- UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH — SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NKOY, FLORY L — UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
- Study coordinator: NKOY, FLORY 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.