Understanding injury in preterm infants with low oxygen levels
Systemic Mediators and Biomarkers of Injury in Preterm Infants with Intermittent Hypoxemia
This study is looking at preterm babies who sometimes have low oxygen levels, and it aims to understand what causes harm to them and find new ways to help diagnose and treat these issues, all to improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11228708 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preterm infants who experience intermittent hypoxemia, which are episodes of low blood oxygen levels. The principal investigator, Dr. Elie Abu Jawdeh, aims to learn more about the biological mechanisms that lead to injury in these infants and to identify potential biomarkers that could help in diagnosing and treating these conditions. The research involves a combination of hands-on laboratory work, mentorship, and formal education to develop new treatments for the complications associated with prematurity. By understanding these mechanisms, the research hopes to improve outcomes for vulnerable preterm infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preterm infants who experience episodes of low blood oxygen levels.
Not a fit: Patients who are not preterm or do not experience intermittent hypoxemia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatments for preterm infants suffering from intermittent hypoxemia.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on neonatal care, this specific approach to understanding intermittent hypoxemia in preterm infants is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abu Jawdeh, Elie G — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Abu Jawdeh, Elie G
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.