Software for better medical decision making
Official title: Quantitative Modeling Software with Applications to Medical Decision Making
Funded at Berkeley Madonna, INC. · NIH-10928814 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating smart software to help doctors choose the best treatment options for patients by showing how different choices might work out, taking into account each person's unique situation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Berkeley Madonna, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albany, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $430,945 |
| NIH project number | 5R44LM014480-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928814 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients facing complex medical decisions where multiple treatment options are available.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with straightforward medical conditions that require standard treatment protocols may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research develops advanced software tools that help healthcare providers make informed medical decisions by modeling complex treatment options and their potential outcomes. Using decision analysis and computer modeling, the software simulates various patient scenarios to predict the effectiveness and costs of different treatment strategies. By incorporating uncertainties and individual patient characteristics, it aims to provide a clearer understanding of the benefits and risks associated with each option, ultimately guiding better patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatment plans for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in decision analysis and modeling have shown promise in improving medical decision-making in other healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
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Berkeley Madonna, INC.
Albany, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nayak, Smita — Berkeley Madonna, INC.
- Study coordinator: Nayak, Smita
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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.