Understanding and improving treatment for pediatric sepsis
Pediatric Sepsis Biorepository and Clinical Database
This study is looking at how children's bodies react to sepsis, a serious infection, by collecting blood samples to find new ways to treat them better and make sure the care they receive is just right for each child.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11060006 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on pediatric sepsis, a severe condition caused by infections that can lead to organ dysfunction. The team will collect and analyze blood samples from children experiencing sepsis to better understand their unique biological responses and identify potential new treatments. By linking this biological data with electronic health records, the research aims to develop targeted therapies that are tailored to individual patient needs. This approach seeks to enhance the precision of medical care for children suffering from this life-threatening condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing sepsis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing sepsis or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatments for children with sepsis.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using biological data to improve treatment strategies for sepsis, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Balamuth, Frances B — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Balamuth, Frances B
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.