Understanding heart and inflammation issues in children after cardiac arrest
Assessment of Myocardial Dysfunction and Inflammation after Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
This study looks at how surviving cardiac arrest affects children's hearts and inflammation, aiming to understand their recovery better and help improve care for young patients who have gone through this experience.
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-10947229 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of cardiac arrest on children's hearts and inflammation levels. It focuses on children who survive cardiac arrest, examining how their hearts function and how inflammation may affect their recovery. The study will involve advanced imaging techniques to assess heart function and blood tests to measure inflammation markers. By analyzing these factors in a larger group of critically ill children, the research aims to identify patterns that could improve outcomes for young patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill children who have experienced cardiac arrest.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced cardiac arrest or are outside the pediatric age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment strategies for children recovering from cardiac arrest, potentially improving their heart function and overall recovery.
How similar studies have performed: While pediatric cardiac arrest is a relatively understudied area, preliminary data suggest that similar approaches have shown promise in understanding post-cardiac arrest outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gardner, Monique-Anne — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Gardner, Monique-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.