Arkansas pediatric clinical trials hub for child health in Arkansas
Official title: Arkansas ECHO ISPCTN Site (AREIS)
Funded at Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst · NIH-11397322 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pediatric-focused clinical trials site in Arkansas helps rural kids access cutting-edge research to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1OD024945-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11397322 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children in Arkansas, especially those in rural areas, who may participate in pediatric clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Some children may not directly benefit if trials are not available to their condition or location.
What this research studies
This grant supports AREIS, the Arkansas ECHO ISPCTN Site, to lead and participate in pediatric clinical trials in Arkansas. It builds capacity, mentors new investigators, and provides research leadership in key child health areas affecting Arkansas children. The program aims to reduce geographic barriers and strengthen local access to trials that could benefit kids with asthma, allergies, and other airway-related conditions. It emphasizes collaboration with Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute to advance child health through practical, community-centered research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could expand access to pediatric trials for Arkansas children and accelerate adoption of new therapies in rural communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other ECHO ISPCTN sites have expanded pediatric trial access and built research capacity in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perry, Tamara Taylor — Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Perry, Tamara Taylor
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.