Improving clinical trials for influenza through data coordination and analysis
Official title: Statistical and Data Coordinating Center (SDCC): Influenza Clinical Research Activities
Funded at The Emmes Company, LLC · NIH-11294127 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make flu clinical trials better and more accurate, so that patients like you can benefit from improved treatments for the flu.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | The Emmes Company, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,500,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N93021C00012-P00014-9999-3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11294127 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals involved in influenza clinical trials or those affected by influenza who are seeking new treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in clinical trials or do not have influenza may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of clinical trials related to influenza by providing robust statistical support and data management services. The Statistical and Data Coordinating Center utilizes internet-based electronic data collection methods to ensure high-quality data is gathered and analyzed. They also offer expert consultation on various aspects of study design, including sample size determination, randomization techniques, and statistical analysis, which are crucial for the success of clinical trials. Patients may benefit from improved trial designs that lead to more effective treatments for influenza.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective influenza treatments and better clinical trial outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that effective data coordination and statistical support can significantly enhance the outcomes of clinical trials.
Where this research is happening
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The Emmes Company, LLC
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ewell, Marian — The Emmes Company, LLC
- Study coordinator: Ewell, Marian
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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.