Using digital tools to assess recovery in children after severe respiratory failure
Novel Digital Methods to Evaluate Functional and Pulmonary Outcomes following Pediatric Acute Respiratory Failure
This study is looking at how kids who had serious breathing problems and needed help with breathing can recover better, using cool gadgets to track their activity and lung health, so we can find ways to help them enjoy life and play like they used to after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10724042 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the understanding of recovery in children who have experienced severe respiratory failure and required prolonged mechanical ventilation. By utilizing digital technologies, such as wearable devices and remote spirometers, the study will objectively measure physical activity and lung function in these children. The goal is to evaluate how these measurements relate to the children's quality of life and their ability to engage in normal activities after discharge from the hospital. This approach seeks to identify effective interventions that can be implemented during and after their stay in the pediatric intensive care unit.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who have survived acute respiratory failure and required mechanical ventilation.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced respiratory failure or who are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better recovery strategies for children after critical respiratory illnesses, improving their long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using digital health technologies for monitoring recovery in various patient populations, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maddux, Aline Bernard — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Maddux, Aline Bernard
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.