Using telemedicine to improve pediatric primary care and child health outcomes
Official title: Telemedicine Integrated into Pediatric Primary Care & Child Outcomes
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10904779 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using telemedicine, like video calls, can help kids with common health issues, such as asthma and ADHD, and aims to find the best ways to make these virtual visits just as good as seeing a doctor in person, all while making sure every child gets the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $647,634 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD107153-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10904779 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are receiving care for conditions like asthma or ADHD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that require immediate physical examination or intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how telemedicine can be effectively integrated into pediatric primary care to enhance health outcomes for children. It aims to compare telemedicine visits with traditional in-person visits for common pediatric conditions, such as asthma and ADHD, and to identify best practices for telemedicine use in real-world settings. The study will also explore how telemedicine can promote health equity and improve the quality of care delivered to children. By gathering data on these aspects, the research seeks to provide actionable strategies for pediatricians and healthcare systems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children by optimizing the use of telemedicine in primary care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown improvements in chronic condition management using telemedicine, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fiks, Alexander Gabriel — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Fiks, Alexander Gabriel
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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.