Tracking and evaluating new vaccines for childhood illnesses
IP21-002, New Vaccine Surveillance Network
This study is looking at how well vaccines work to protect kids from stomach bugs and respiratory illnesses, so we can find better ways to keep them healthy and reduce hospital visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046458 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of vaccines against acute gastroenteritis and acute respiratory illnesses in children. By conducting active surveillance, the study aims to gather data on the burden of these diseases, their clinical features, and the effectiveness of existing and upcoming vaccines. Patients may benefit from improved vaccine strategies that could reduce hospitalizations and serious health outcomes associated with these illnesses. The research will involve collecting data from various healthcare settings to understand the impact of vaccination on these common childhood diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children who are at risk for acute gastroenteritis and acute respiratory illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients who are not children or those who have already been vaccinated against the specific pathogens being studied may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective vaccines that significantly reduce the incidence of serious childhood illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in vaccine effectiveness studies for similar childhood illnesses, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Michaels, Marian G — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Michaels, Marian G
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.