Understanding how doctors vary in treating sepsis
Official title: Measuring and Learning from Care Variation in Sepsis
Funded at Ihc Health Services, INC. · NIH-10908523 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different doctors treat sepsis, a serious infection that can affect your organs, to find the best ways to help patients recover.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ihc Health Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Murray, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $383,750 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM151147-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908523 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with sepsis who are receiving treatment in emergency departments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with sepsis who are not admitted to the hospital or those who do not receive treatment in emergency departments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the differences in how physicians treat sepsis, a serious condition caused by infections that can lead to organ failure. By analyzing large clinical datasets, the study aims to uncover the decision-making processes behind treatments such as antibiotic use and fluid resuscitation. It will also explore how these decisions vary among doctors and how they relate to different patient characteristics. The goal is to identify optimal treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes in sepsis care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment protocols for sepsis, potentially saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that analyzing treatment variations can lead to significant improvements in clinical outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Ihc Health Services, INC.
Murray, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peltan, Ithan Daniel — Ihc Health Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: Peltan, Ithan Daniel
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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.