Understanding how to improve care for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia as they transition from the NICU to home
Patient-Reported Outcomes to Understand Infant to Early Childhood Transition of Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
This study is all about finding better ways to support families of babies with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) as they transition from the hospital to home, by understanding their challenges and creating helpful tools to improve their health and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046004 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing tools to measure the health outcomes of infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) as they move from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to home. It aims to identify the challenges families face in accessing specialty care after discharge and to create strategies that can help reduce respiratory issues in these infants. By gathering insights directly from families, the research seeks to improve the overall care experience and health outcomes for these vulnerable children. The study will also address the lack of effective tools to assess respiratory symptoms specific to this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia who are transitioning from the NICU to home care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia or who are not transitioning from the NICU may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health management and improved quality of life for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and their families.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on respiratory outcomes in pediatric asthma, this research is novel in its focus on the specific needs of infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia during their transition home.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lagatta, Joanne M — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Lagatta, Joanne M
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.