A center focused on improving clinical trials in rural and frontier areas.
The Primary Care Rural and Frontier Clinical Trials Innovation Center (PRaCTICe)
The PRaCTICe initiative is working to make health studies better for people living in rural areas by teaming up with local communities to create research that meets their health needs, so everyone can benefit from the findings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11116229 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The PRaCTICe initiative aims to enhance clinical trials in rural and frontier communities by partnering with various networks and clinics. This project will engage local communities to co-design studies that address their specific health needs, ensuring that the research is relevant and beneficial. The approach includes four main components: community engagement, participant recruitment, data coordination, and effective communication. By leveraging existing partnerships and infrastructure, the initiative seeks to increase participation in primary care-based NIH studies and improve health outcomes in these underserved areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals living in rural or frontier areas who are seeking primary care services.
Not a fit: Patients residing in urban areas or those not engaged with primary care services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and tailored healthcare solutions for patients in rural and frontier communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in rural health research have shown promise in improving patient outcomes through community engagement and tailored clinical trials.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Melinda Marie — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Davis, Melinda Marie
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.