Improving access to cancer clinical trials in Minnesota
Official title: Increasing access to cancer trials in Minnesota (InACT-MN)
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10930807 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for women with gynecologic cancers in Minnesota to join important cancer treatment trials, so they can access the latest therapies and care right in their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $182,836 |
| NIH project number | 5R50CA278811-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930807 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with gynecologic cancers seeking treatment options in Minnesota.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with cancers outside the gynecologic category or those not residing in Minnesota may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to National Cancer Institute (NCI) clinical trials for patients with gynecologic cancers in Minnesota. Led by Dr. Britt Erickson at the Masonic Cancer Center, the project will open more NCI prevention and therapeutic trials and collaborate with community oncologists to facilitate patient enrollment. The initiative focuses on bridging the gap between academic research and community healthcare by establishing partnerships with local cancer service sites. Patients will benefit from increased opportunities to participate in cutting-edge cancer treatments and trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with greater access to innovative cancer treatments and clinical trials.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing clinical trial enrollment and access, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Erickson, Britt Kristina — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Erickson, Britt Kristina
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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.