Understanding how childhood immune development affects vaccine response and respiratory diseases
Data Management & Analysis Core: IDEAL shapes vaccine response, susceptibility to respiratory infectious disease and asthma
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · NIH-11051820
This study is looking at how kids' immune systems grow and change, to see how it affects their responses to vaccines and their chances of getting respiratory infections or asthma, and it's designed for families interested in understanding their children's health better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11051820 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on using advanced data management and analysis techniques to explore how children's immune systems develop over time. By employing systems biology, the project aims to identify specific immune profiles that influence how children respond to vaccines and their susceptibility to respiratory infections and asthma. The Data Management Core will create a cloud-based platform for storing and analyzing clinical data, ensuring high-quality data capture and facilitating collaboration among researchers. This comprehensive approach will help in understanding the complex interactions between immune development and health outcomes in children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children who are receiving vaccinations and may be at risk for respiratory infections or asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who are not children or those who do not have concerns related to vaccine response or respiratory diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved vaccine strategies and better management of respiratory diseases in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using systems biology to understand immune responses, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: OZONOFF, AL — BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: OZONOFF, AL
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.
Conditions: Airway infections