Transitioning Pediatric-to-Adult Care for Children with Medical Complexity
Official title: Exploring the Pediatric-to-Adult Health Care Transition for Children with Medical Complexity
Funded at The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology · NIH-11360865 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A project to understand and improve how kids with medical complexity move from pediatric to adult healthcare, helping families and clinicians plan a safer, smoother transition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hoboken, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $554,249 |
| NIH project number | 1R15HD119617-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360865 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are youths with medical complexity approaching adolescence and the transition period (roughly ages 18–22) and their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not undergoing a transition in the near term or without complex healthcare needs may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
Children with Medical Complexity often rely on technology and ongoing caregiver support. This project will map safety hazards and resilience strategies during the transition from pediatric to adult care using human factors methods and chart reviews. The goal is to identify where the transition process breaks down and how teams can coordinate better to reduce risks and anxiety for families as these patients age out of pediatric care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to clearer pathways and safer transitions for youths with complex health needs as they become adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies and guidelines exist, but comprehensive human factors analysis of transition safety is limited and this project offers a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Asan, Onur — The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Asan, Onur
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.