Continuing a regional center for innovative emergency care trials
Renewal of The Mid-America CTSA Consortium (MACC) as a Regional Clinical Center for SIREN
This study is all about improving emergency care by finding new ways to involve patients in important clinical trials, and it's designed for anyone who might need emergency treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001146 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on renewing the Mid-America CTSA Consortium as a Regional Clinical Center for the SIREN Network, which aims to enhance emergency care through innovative clinical trials. The project will involve collaboration among multiple sites to improve patient enrollment and retention in these trials. By investing in research coordinator support and establishing a Patient Accrual Liaison, the initiative seeks to proactively identify and engage patients who can participate in critical emergency care studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals aged 21 and older who may require emergency medical care and are willing to engage in clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing emergencies or are under 21 years old may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emergency care practices and better outcomes for patients experiencing emergencies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar emergency care networks has shown success in improving patient outcomes through innovative trial designs.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beiser, David Gustav — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Beiser, David Gustav
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.