Using precision medicine to improve glucocorticoid treatment in sepsis

Precision Medicine Approach to Glucocortisteroids in Sepsis

NIH-funded research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10912667

This study is looking at how to make glucocorticoid treatments for sepsis more effective by understanding which patients will benefit the most, using data from past trials and health records to create personalized treatment plans.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Pittsburgh, United States)
Project IDNIH-10912667 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how to tailor glucocorticoid treatments for patients with sepsis by analyzing various patient characteristics and responses to treatment. By creating a 'knowledge network' that combines data from multiple clinical trials and electronic health records, the study aims to identify which patients are most likely to benefit from glucocorticoids. The approach utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to better understand the effects of treatment based on individual patient profiles. This could lead to more effective and personalized treatment strategies for sepsis.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with sepsis who may require glucocorticoid treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with sepsis who are not candidates for glucocorticoid therapy or those with contraindications may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes for patients with sepsis by providing personalized glucocorticoid therapies.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown mixed results with glucocorticoid treatments in sepsis, indicating that this precision medicine approach could provide new insights and potentially improve outcomes.

Where this research is happening

Pittsburgh, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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