Connecting Patients and Sharing Knowledge for Rare Diseases

Engagement and Dissemination Core

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR · NIH-11143495

This project helps bring together patients, families, and researchers to share information and speed up discoveries for rare diseases.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorCINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSP MED CTR (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11143495 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

Many rare diseases lack clear understanding, making diagnosis and treatment difficult for patients and their families. This project supports a national network that works to improve how we diagnose, manage, and treat these conditions. By connecting different research groups and sharing important findings, it aims to make it easier for patients to find and participate in clinical studies. This effort helps overcome challenges like the small number of patients for each rare disease and their wide geographic spread.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: This project supports research for all individuals affected by rare diseases, particularly children and youth aged 0-21 years old.

Not a fit: Individuals not living with a rare disease would not directly benefit from the activities of this specific support project.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this project will help accelerate the development of new ways to diagnose and treat rare diseases, ultimately improving care for affected individuals.

How similar studies have performed: This project is a core component of a well-established national research network, a common and successful model for coordinating complex research efforts.

Where this research is happening

CINCINNATI, 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.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.