Improving access to clinical trials in underrepresented states
Official title: The IDeA State Consortium for a Clinical Research Resource Center: Increasing Clinical Trials in IDeA States through Communication of Opportunities, Effective Marketing, and WorkforceDevelopment
Funded at West Virginia University · NIH-10890742 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for people in rural and minority communities to join clinical trials by improving communication and training for those who run these trials, so more folks can take part and benefit from new medical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,768,137 |
| NIH project number | 5U24GM150446-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10890742 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in IDeA states, particularly those from minority and rural backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients residing in non-IDeA states or those who do not belong to underrepresented populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the availability of clinical trials in Institutional Development Award (IDeA) states, which often serve minority and rural populations. By establishing the IDeA State Consortium for Clinical Research Resource Center, the project will focus on improving communication between clinical trial sponsors and IDeA institutions, as well as developing a workforce of clinical trial coordinators. The initiative seeks to address barriers that have historically limited participation in clinical trials, ensuring that more individuals in these regions can access and benefit from clinical research opportunities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of clinical trials available to underrepresented populations, leading to better health outcomes and more inclusive medical advancements.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been efforts to improve clinical trial access in various regions, this specific approach targeting IDeA states is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hodder, Sally Lynn — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Hodder, Sally Lynn
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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.