Understanding how to better involve diverse children in medical research
ADaPT to Engage: Assessing for Disparities and Potential Targets for Intervention to Engage Acutely Ill Children in Research
This study is looking at how we can get more children from different backgrounds involved in medical research, especially during emergencies, by figuring out what stops them from joining and finding ways to make it easier for everyone to participate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10668967 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the participation of children from diverse backgrounds in clinical research, particularly in emergency and critical care settings. It aims to identify barriers that prevent these children from enrolling in studies and to understand how these disparities can be addressed. By using a mixed-methods approach, the research will gather both quantitative and qualitative data to characterize participation and identify modifiable factors that influence enrollment. The ultimate goal is to ensure that all children, especially those at risk for health disparities, can benefit from medical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 years, particularly those from diverse backgrounds or at risk for health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not children or those who do not belong to diverse or at-risk populations may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable participation in clinical trials, ensuring that all children benefit from advancements in medical treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted the importance of diversity in clinical trials, indicating that addressing these disparities can lead to improved health outcomes, although this specific approach may be novel.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paquette, Erin D — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Paquette, Erin D
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.