Tracking vaccine-preventable diseases in children
IP21-002, Surveillance for Vaccine Preventable Disease in Children
This study is looking at kids with respiratory and stomach illnesses, like acute flaccid myelitis, by collecting samples from their noses, throats, and stools to find out what germs are making them sick, and it’s for children who are in the hospital or visiting the emergency room.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917009 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on monitoring pediatric respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, including acute flaccid myelitis, in children who are hospitalized or visiting emergency departments. The study will involve collecting nose and throat swabs from symptomatic children and healthy controls to identify various viral and bacterial pathogens. Additionally, stool samples will be analyzed for gastrointestinal pathogens. This ongoing surveillance aims to provide valuable data on the burden of these diseases and the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing them.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include hospitalized children or those visiting emergency departments with respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as healthy children attending well-child visits.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic illnesses unrelated to respiratory or gastrointestinal infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance understanding of vaccine effectiveness and improve public health strategies for preventing diseases in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar surveillance approaches, indicating the potential for impactful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boom, Julie Anne — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Boom, Julie Anne
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.