Reducing disparities in knee surgery for young athletes
Official title: RED KARD: Reducing Disparities in Knee Arthroscopy for Adolescents
Funded at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · NIH-10950155 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help young athletes with ACL injuries get the knee surgery they need by finding out what obstacles, like insurance problems or language differences, are holding them back, and it aims to create solutions to make care more accessible for everyone.
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 | July 5, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $168,480 |
| NIH project number | 1K23AR084596-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950155 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-21 who are experiencing knee injuries, particularly ACL injuries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have knee injuries or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the inequities faced by young athletes requiring knee surgery, particularly those with ACL injuries. It focuses on understanding the barriers that delay surgical treatment, such as insurance issues and language barriers, which can lead to long-term complications like arthritis. The project will involve community engagement to gather input and develop interventions that improve access to care. Dr. Neeraj Patel will receive training in community-centered research and implementation science to effectively tackle these disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to timely knee surgery for young athletes, reducing long-term health issues.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically addressing disparities in pediatric sports medicine, similar community-engaged approaches have shown promise in other areas of healthcare.
Where this research is happening
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Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Neeraj M. — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Patel, Neeraj 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.