Understanding how blood vessel responses differ in children with sepsis.

Translational approaches to unravel organ-specific microvascular endothelial responses in sepsis.

NIH-funded research Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-11115879

This study is looking at how blood vessels in different organs react during sepsis, a serious infection-related condition, to find out why current treatments don't always work for kids, with the hope of discovering better ways to help them recover.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionCincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Cincinnati, United States)
Project IDNIH-11115879 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the unique responses of blood vessels in different organs during sepsis, a severe condition caused by infections. By analyzing gene expression and other biological markers, the study aims to uncover why current treatments have not been effective for many patients. The approach includes high-throughput techniques to better understand the immune and endothelial responses in critically ill children. The goal is to identify targeted therapies that can improve recovery and outcomes for young patients suffering from sepsis.

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 children or those without sepsis may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that significantly improve recovery rates for children with sepsis.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been numerous trials targeting inflammation in sepsis, this approach focusing on organ-specific endothelial responses is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Where this research is happening

Cincinnati, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions advanced disease
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