A core that helps researchers design and manage clinical studies across South Dakota
Official title: Research Design, Compliance and Data Management Core
Funded at Avera Mckennan · NIH-11435894 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated core helps rural and tribal communities participate in better clinical research by providing design, data management, and regulatory support across South Dakota.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Avera Mckennan NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sioux Falls, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $473,392 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM165544-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435894 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, clinicians, and community partners conducting clinical or translational studies in South Dakota who need design, data management, or regulatory support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in areas outside the SD-ACT network or those not participating in a study may not directly benefit from this core.
What this research studies
This grant funds a centralized RDCD Core within the SD-ACT to assist investigators with study design, data collection, data analysis, and regulatory navigation, with a focus on expanding access in rural and tribal areas. It leverages Avera Health’s rural healthcare network and partnerships with SDSU and USD to streamline workflows and support researchers from idea to data delivery. The core will offer just-in-time consultations, standardized processes, and a sustainable fee-for-service model to cover pre- and post-award needs, aiming to improve rigor and reproducibility in clinical studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural and tribal communities could benefit from higher-quality research and more opportunities to participate in clinical studies closer to home.
How similar studies have gone: Similar regional cores have improved study quality and regulatory compliance in multi-site trials, supporting broader patient access.
Where this research is happening
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Avera Mckennan
Sioux Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hockett, Christine W — Avera Mckennan
- Study coordinator: Hockett, Christine W
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.