Improving operations for clinical trials management systems.
Official title: DCP - Clin Trl Info Mgt -DCP Enterprise System Knowledge Base (DESK)
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-11219794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for researchers and healthcare providers to manage clinical trials by improving a system that helps them access and organize important trial information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2024 |
| Project end | August 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $663,302 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102400011-21 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219794 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients participating in clinical trials managed through the enhanced DESK system.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in clinical trials or those whose conditions are not addressed by the trials managed through this system may not receive any benefit.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the operations and maintenance of the DCP Enterprise System Knowledge Base (DESK), which is crucial for managing clinical trials. The project aims to ensure that the system operates efficiently and integrates seamlessly with existing or new systems from the Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). By improving these systems, the research seeks to streamline clinical trial processes, making it easier for researchers and healthcare providers to access and manage trial information.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient clinical trial operations, ultimately improving patient access to innovative treatments.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach focuses on operational improvements, similar systems have shown success in enhancing clinical trial management, indicating potential for effective outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Briscoe, Lynn — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Briscoe, 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.