Improving patient access to real-world data and collaborations for better health outcomes
SPARC: Supporting Patient Access, Real-world data, and critical Collaborations
This study is all about making it easier for patients to get important health information and improving teamwork between the FDA, companies, and the public, so they can better understand health outcomes and access new treatments, while also learning about nutrition and food safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Reagan-Udall Foundation/food/drug/admin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, DC, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10925240 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing patient access to critical health information and improving collaborations between the FDA, industry, and the public. It aims to develop a real-world data consortium that will evaluate health outcomes and validate algorithms for better healthcare decision-making. The project also seeks to enhance access to investigational medications and promote nutrition education and food safety. By engaging diverse stakeholders, the initiative aims to share valuable insights and findings that can benefit patients directly.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients seeking access to investigational treatments or those interested in real-world health data.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in investigational medications or do not engage with real-world data may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to safe and effective medications and better-informed healthcare decisions for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focusing on real-world data and patient engagement have shown promise in improving healthcare outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Washington, DC, UNITED STATES
- Reagan-Udall Foundation/food/drug/admin — Washington, DC, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bhat, Amarnath — Reagan-Udall Foundation/food/drug/admin
- Study coordinator: Bhat, Amarnath
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 below.