Improving healthcare access and research in rural Montana
Official title: The Montana Clinical and Translational Research Center
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-10984323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving healthcare in rural Montana by working with local doctors and community members to find better solutions for health issues that people face, and by joining in, you can help make a difference for your community's future health care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,179,141 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM155895-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include residents of rural Montana who are affected by health disparities and are interested in contributing to healthcare improvements.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of Montana or those not affected by rural healthcare disparities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing clinical and translational research capacity in rural Montana, where healthcare infrastructure is limited. By collaborating with clinical partners and community stakeholders, the project aims to address significant health disparities faced by residents. The approach includes building a Practice-Based Research Network and utilizing a mixed-method evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of these initiatives. Patients can expect that their participation may help shape future healthcare solutions tailored to their needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for patients in rural Montana.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other rural areas have shown promise in improving healthcare access and outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ward, Tony John — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Ward, Tony John
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.