Heartland Cancer Clinical Trials Network
Heartland Cancer Research NCORP
Brings cancer clinical trials, prevention, screening, and care resources to people in Illinois and Missouri so they can access new options close to home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Decatur Memorial Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11338700 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program brings NCI-approved cancer treatment, prevention, screening, and care-delivery trials to hospitals and clinics across Illinois and Missouri. Local sites enroll patients, collect tissue for biobanks, and participate in pilot studies that inform larger cancer research efforts. The program trains clinicians, educates communities about prevention and early detection, and coordinates with state agencies to reach both rural and urban populations. If you join, you could access new therapies, screening programs, or opportunities to donate tissue to help future cancer research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with cancer, those at increased risk for cancer, and healthy volunteers in Illinois and Missouri who are willing to join clinical trials or contribute tissue samples are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who live far outside Illinois and Missouri or cannot travel to participating clinics are unlikely to benefit directly from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in the region could get easier access to cutting-edge cancer treatments, prevention programs, and clinical trial opportunities.
How similar studies have performed: Community oncology networks like NCORP have previously increased trial access and enrollment, although results depend on each specific trial.
Where this research is happening
Decatur, United States
- Decatur Memorial Hospital — Decatur, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Faller, Bryan — Decatur Memorial Hospital
- Study coordinator: Faller, Bryan
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.