Alliance NCORP Research Base for Community Cancer Trials
Official title: Alliance NCORP Research Base
Funded at Alliance Nctn Foundation · NIH-11543566 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide program working with community clinics to test new cancer treatments and care approaches for patients with cancer, including those with bone, brain, or bone-metastatic disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alliance Nctn Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $8,137,751 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189823-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543566 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with various cancers, including those with bone metastases or brain metastases, treated or treated at Alliance NCORP sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to participating clinics or trials may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This grant supports a network that runs interventional and observational cancer trials across community and academic centers. It also funds translational and database studies aimed at improving cancer prevention, symptom control, and care delivery, with a focus on quality of life. By training junior investigators and fostering collaboration, it helps bring cutting-edge research to real-world patient settings across the United States.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could access new treatment options, better symptom management, and improved cancer care pathways closer to home.
How similar studies have gone: Prior NCORP work has led to practice-changing findings and published numerous manuscripts, demonstrating the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Alliance Nctn Foundation
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paskett, Electra D. — Alliance Nctn Foundation
- Study coordinator: Paskett, Electra D.
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.