Delaware Pediatric Clinical Trials Network site for kids
Official title: Delaware Nemours Children's Health Site for the IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network
Funded at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware · NIH-11401347 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A kid-focused clinical trials site in Delaware helps researchers run pediatric trials more smoothly and makes sure all children can participate.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wilmington, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $393,709 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1OD024958-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401347 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-11 in Delaware who may participate in pediatric clinical trials or be connected to trial opportunities.
✕Less likely to help
Children who are not eligible for a specific trial or who reside outside Delaware may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Delaware site that helps run pediatric clinical trials across the state, with a focus on inclusive participation of all children. It strengthens local capacity, partners with communities, and uses marketing and informatics resources to reach families. The work is designed around multicenter trials and improving health outcomes for children enrolled in trials. It aims to make pediatric research more accessible and impactful for Delaware families, including those at higher risk for poor outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families could see faster access to safe pediatric trials and better care informed by child-focused research.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ISPCTN efforts have demonstrated successful multicenter pediatric trials and improved trial engagement.
Where this research is happening
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Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Phan-Vo, Thao-Ly Tam — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
- Study coordinator: Phan-Vo, Thao-Ly Tam
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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.