Creating a network for clinical research in South Carolina communities
Official title: CLINTRUSC Community Engagement & Outreach Core
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-10984240 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to bring together different healthcare experts in South Carolina to make it easier for people, especially those from Black communities and veterans, to participate in important health research that focuses on their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $296,814 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM155896-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984240 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include Black individuals and veterans living in the South Carolina Midlands who are affected by chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the South Carolina Midlands or those not belonging to the targeted underrepresented populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to establish a collaborative network of clinical sites across the South Carolina Midlands to facilitate clinical and translational research. By leveraging the expertise of various colleges at the University of South Carolina, including medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy, and social work, the initiative seeks to address barriers to community engagement and patient recruitment. The focus will be on underrepresented populations, particularly Black communities and veterans, to ensure that their health needs are prioritized in research efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance healthcare access and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations in South Carolina.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives focusing on community engagement in clinical research have shown promise in improving recruitment and health outcomes in underrepresented populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Albrecht, Helmut — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Albrecht, Helmut
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.