Helping Vermont children access pediatric clinical trials
Improving Pediatric Access to Clinical Trials in Vermont (IMPACT VT)
This program helps children and teens in rural Vermont join pediatric clinical trials and trains local doctors to offer those trials.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074713 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
UVM Children’s Hospital works with community pediatricians, regional research networks, families, and state organizations to bring clinical trials closer to rural children. The program builds local capacity by training pediatric investigators and supporting community clinics to enroll patients in multicenter trials. Outreach and community-informed planning aim to reduce travel and other barriers so trials match local needs. Families can connect to trials through both primary care and specialty clinics within the UVM Health Network.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children and adolescents (including infants) living in rural Vermont who receive care through UVM Health Network or participating community clinics are the primary candidates, subject to each trial’s eligibility rules.
Not a fit: Adults, people living well outside the service area, or children who do not meet specific trial inclusion criteria may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more Vermont children could access clinical trials and potential new treatments closer to home.
How similar studies have performed: This effort builds on the ECHO/ISPCTN collaborative model, which has previously helped expand pediatric trial access in underserved areas.
Where this research is happening
Burlington, United States
- University of Vermont & St Agric College — Burlington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cowan, Kelly Jean — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Cowan, Kelly Jean
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.