NICHD Neonatal Network at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
NICHD Neonatal Research Network -- Cincinnati Clinical Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR · NIH-11312622
Cincinnati Children's will run large newborn health studies to improve care for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11312622 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This funding supports Cincinnati Children's NICU team as a site in the NICHD Neonatal Research Network, allowing them to enroll newborns into multicenter clinical trials and long-term follow-up studies. The center collects detailed medical data, coordinates with other hospitals and the Data Coordinating Center, and follows babies over time to learn about outcomes after preterm birth or neonatal illness. With more than 1,900 NICU admissions a year across three recruiting units, the team contributes many participants and uses standardized protocols and experienced research staff to keep studies consistent. Collaborative projects may include observational studies, interventional trials, and structured follow-up visits to track development and health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are newborns cared for in Cincinnati Children's NICUs, especially premature infants or babies with serious medical problems in their first days or weeks of life.
Not a fit: This program is not aimed at older children or adults and may not offer direct benefits to healthy full-term infants who do not require NICU care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better treatments and follow-up care that reduce complications and improve long-term outcomes for newborns who need NICU care.
How similar studies have performed: The NICHD Neonatal Research Network has a long track record of successful multicenter trials and observational studies that have changed neonatal care practices.
Where this research is happening
CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES
- CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR — CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MERHAR, STEPHANIE L — CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR
- Study coordinator: MERHAR, STEPHANIE 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.
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