Gulf South Cancer Clinical Trials Network for AIDS-related cancers
Official title: Gulf South Clinical Trials Network (Gulf South NCORP)
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11543492 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional network in Louisiana is expanding access to cancer clinical trials for people with AIDS-related cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,943,137 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189854-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543492 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults diagnosed with AIDS-related cancer seeking clinical trial options at Gulf South NCORP or partner sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without eligible cancer types or those unable to participate due to health or logistical reasons may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaboration between Gulf South NCORP and Ochsner-Community NCORP to create a larger, integrated network of sites offering cancer trials in Louisiana and the Gulf South. It aims to increase the number of trial locations from 22 to 42 and to connect researchers with regional cancer programs and state screening initiatives. The effort focuses on improving access to cutting-edge treatments for people with AIDS-related malignancies and related cancers. Patients could participate through network sites and benefit from broader trial opportunities and enhanced care resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Greater access to innovative cancer therapies for patients with AIDS-related cancers in the Gulf South.
How similar studies have gone: Regional NCORP networks have previously increased patient enrollment and access to trials in their areas.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ochoa, Augusto C. — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Ochoa, Augusto C.
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.