Understanding the impact of childhood tuberculous meningitis on health outcomes.
Interdisciplinary and multi-level approach to estimate the disease burden and outcomes of childhood tuberculous meningitis.
This study is looking at how childhood tuberculous meningitis affects kids' health, especially in countries with fewer resources, to help create better care and support for those who are sick.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stellenbosch University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA) |
| Project ID | NIH-10763370 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the disease burden and health outcomes associated with childhood tuberculous meningitis, particularly in low and middle-income countries. It employs interdisciplinary methods, including disease estimation modeling and spatial analytics, to gather and analyze data on pediatric tuberculosis. The goal is to translate findings into effective health policies and practices that can improve care for affected children. The research is led by Dr. Karen du Preez at Stellenbosch University, supported by a team of experts in pediatric TB.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children under 21 years old who are diagnosed with or at risk for tuberculous meningitis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have tuberculous meningitis or are over the age of 21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care policies and practices for children suffering from tuberculous meningitis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving pediatric TB outcomes through similar interdisciplinary approaches, indicating potential for impactful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA
- Stellenbosch University — Stellenbosch, South Africa (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Du Preez, Karen — Stellenbosch University
- Study coordinator: Du Preez, Karen
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.