Pediatric Medical Device Innovation Network (CTIP 3.0)
Official title: The Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics: CTIP 3.0
Funded at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · NIH-11400191 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national network helps doctors, engineers, and families bring safer and better pediatric medical devices to children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5P50FD007963-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400191 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Families and children who could benefit from safer, more effective pediatric medical devices may indirectly participate through device development and future trials or access to new technologies.
✕Less likely to help
Some patients may not directly benefit during the development phase; outcomes depend on device readiness and regulatory approval.
What this research studies
CTIP 3.0 is a pediatric medical device consortium led by Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and CHLA that coordinates clinicians, engineers, regulators, and industry partners to speed the development and commercialization of devices for children. The program provides guidance on prototyping, testing, regulatory strategy, and clinical trial design, and it builds a network of hospitals, universities, accelerators, and industry collaborators. By connecting patients and families with experts and resources, CTIP 3.0 aims to translate innovative ideas into safe devices that fit pediatric needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could shorten the path from idea to approved, child-friendly medical devices.
How similar studies have gone: Numerous pediatric device collaborations have advanced to market or clinical testing through similar networks, showing promise for accelerating safe devices.
Where this research is happening
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Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Espinoza, Juan — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Espinoza, Juan
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.