Understanding how to improve care for very low-birth-weight infants
Official title: Measuring Neonatal Regionalization
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11021055 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how to improve the care for very low-birth-weight babies in the U.S. by examining data from many hospitals to see how different care networks affect their health outcomes, all with the goal of making sure these tiny infants get the best possible support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $671,861 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD108794-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11021055 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are very low-birth-weight infants born in the United States, particularly those requiring specialized neonatal care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not very low-birth-weight infants or those born in hospitals with adequate care capabilities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the care and outcomes of very low-birth-weight infants born in the United States, focusing on how regionalized care delivery networks can be optimized. By analyzing linked data sets from over 290,000 infants across approximately 520 neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), the study aims to identify the characteristics of these care networks and their impact on clinical outcomes. The research employs advanced network analysis techniques to visualize and quantify these relationships, ultimately seeking to enhance the quality of care for these vulnerable patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced morbidity and mortality for very low-birth-weight infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that optimizing care delivery networks can significantly improve outcomes for vulnerable populations, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Profit, Jochen — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Profit, Jochen
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.