Building a network for pediatric clinical trials in South Dakota
Official title: South Dakota Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (SoDakPCTN)
Funded at Avera Mckennan · NIH-10902089 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure kids, especially those in American Indian communities in South Dakota, can take part in important medical research to help improve their health, by working closely with local health clinics and hospitals.
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 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $378,833 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1OD030019-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10902089 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children aged 0-11 years, especially those from American Indian communities in South Dakota.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not part of the American Indian population may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The South Dakota Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (SoDakPCTN) aims to enhance pediatric research by developing skills and capacity for conducting clinical trials. This initiative focuses on improving the health of children, particularly within American Indian populations, through collaborations with health clinics and hospitals across South Dakota. By leveraging existing community-based research efforts, the network will facilitate greater participation in pediatric clinical trials, ensuring that rural and frontier communities have access to cutting-edge medical research. The project is housed within the Avera Health system, which provides a robust infrastructure for conducting these trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for children in South Dakota, particularly among underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-based pediatric research in South Dakota has shown success, indicating a strong foundation for this new initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Avera Mckennan
Sioux Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elliott, Amy J — Avera Mckennan
- Study coordinator: Elliott, Amy J
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.