Understanding sleep and pain recovery in children after intensive care
Official title: Sleep, pain, and recovery in kids after pediatric intensive care (SPARK-PICU)
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-10939194 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how trouble sleeping and pain can affect how well kids recover after being in the hospital's intensive care unit, and it aims to find ways to help them feel better and do better in school and life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $737,030 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL174653-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10939194 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who have recently been discharged from a pediatric intensive care unit.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been hospitalized in a pediatric intensive care unit may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how sleep disturbances and pain affect the recovery of children who have been hospitalized in pediatric intensive care units (PICU). It aims to identify the risk factors and mechanisms behind persistent pain and sleep issues in these children, which can impact their long-term health and cognitive function. By analyzing data from PICU survivors, the study seeks to uncover how these factors relate to academic achievement and overall quality of life. The findings could lead to targeted interventions to improve recovery outcomes for these children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery strategies for children after intensive care, enhancing their long-term health and cognitive outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing pain and sleep disturbances can significantly improve recovery outcomes in pediatric populations, suggesting a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Cydni Nicole — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Williams, Cydni Nicole
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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.