Clinical trial coordination and patient follow-up for cancer care

Administration and Clinical Trial Coordination

NIH-funded research Stanford University · NIH-11197505

This program helps run cancer clinical trials and supports patients who take part so they get coordinated care and follow-up.

Quick facts

Grant typeP01 program project
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionStanford University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Stanford, United States)
Project IDNIH-11197505 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

As a patient, this program is the administrative hub that keeps cancer clinical trials running smoothly at Stanford. It organizes regular reviews of projects, handles fiscal and regulatory tasks, and works closely with the Stanford Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office to execute trials. The core helps coordinate patient visits and follow-up after treatment, maintains data integrity, and ensures communication across hospital units. It also aims to offer trial participation opportunities broadly and promote best possible outcomes.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Patients with cancer who are eligible for clinical trials at Stanford or who can travel to Stanford for trial visits are the main candidates.

Not a fit: Patients whose cancer type is not included in the Program's trials or who cannot attend Stanford-based visits are less likely to benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may get faster access to trials, clearer coordination of care, and more reliable follow-up.

How similar studies have performed: Administrative cores like this are common at major cancer centers and have previously improved trial enrollment and coordination, so the approach is established rather than experimental.

Where this research is happening

Stanford, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Cancers
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.