Clinical Research
Innovation that leads to quality of care for patients and families.
Gastroschisis
Gastroschisis is a birth defect where the intestine and sometimes other organs are found outside the baby’s body. Babies born with this condition are often preterm (36- 37 weeks), requiring surgical and nutritional interventions. Despite such treatments, gastroschisis-affected infants suffer from growth restrictions.
Our Center is investigating the impact of the new Cincinnati Children’s Hospital NICU spectral lighting system on growth-restricted babies born with gastroschisis.
Intestinal Failure
Intestinal Failure is a condition where a baby’s intestinal tract is unable to function normally, which necessitates that the baby receive Total Parental Nutrition (TPN). TPN is a form of nutrition where the nutrients required for growth and development are delivered through a baby’s veins. It is vital that the nutrients these babies receive are mobilized as efficiently as possible for growth and development.
Our Center is investigating the impact of the spectral lighting in the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital NICU on the mobilization of available nutrients in babies experiencing intestinal failure.
Myopia
Myopia, otherwise known as nearsightedness, is the most common eye condition in the world. With myopia, objects that are near can be seen well but you have trouble viewing objects that are far. It has been shown that outside exposure to sunlight has a protective effect against myopia.
Our Center is investigating the mechanism by which light exposure mediates the suppression of myopia in school-age kids.
