TreeScan for Drug Safety in Children
TreeScan to Evaluate the Safety of New Drugs in Pediatric Populations
This project is creating a new way to check the safety of medicines specifically for children, using existing health information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11100000 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Children often receive medicines that were mainly tested in adults, which can lead to unknown risks for them. This project aims to develop a systematic method called TreeScan to monitor the safety of new drugs in children by looking at many possible side effects at once. By analyzing routinely collected healthcare data, the goal is to quickly and accurately identify any potential adverse effects. This will help doctors make safer and more informed treatment choices for young patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on improving drug safety for all children, particularly those aged 0-11 years old who receive new medications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not children or are not taking new medications would not directly benefit from this specific drug safety monitoring system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a better understanding of drug safety in children, helping to prevent unexpected side effects and improve treatment decisions for pediatric patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar drug safety surveillance systems exist for adults, this project proposes a novel systematic approach specifically tailored and implemented for pediatric populations.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Shirley — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Wang, Shirley
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.