Christiana Care Cancer Clinical Trials Network
Delaware Christiana Care NCORP
Offers cancer clinical trials and research opportunities to people treated in Delaware and nearby communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Christiana Care Health Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wilmington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11338095 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Christiana Care runs a community oncology research network that opens dozens of National Cancer Institute–linked clinical trials at Christiana Care and its affiliate Beebe Health. The program enrolls patients from Delaware and nearby parts of New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and partners with national cooperative groups to offer treatment and supportive-care studies. Local doctors and research staff handle enrollment, data collection, and follow-up so you can access trials close to home. The program has a long history of high enrollment and often has around 80 trials available across many cancer types.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with cancer who receive care at Christiana Care or the affiliate Beebe Health and who meet a trial's specific eligibility criteria are the best candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet trial eligibility, cannot travel to the participating sites, or whose cancer types are not covered by open trials may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could give patients earlier access to new cancer treatments, supportive-care options, and clinical trials close to home.
How similar studies have performed: Community oncology programs like NCORP/CCOP have a strong track record of expanding patient access and enrollment in clinical trials, though outcomes depend on each specific trial.
Where this research is happening
Wilmington, UNITED STATES
- Christiana Care Health Services, INC. — Wilmington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Masters, Gregory a — Christiana Care Health Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: Masters, Gregory a
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.