Improving treatments for childhood cancers through clinical trials
Official title: Development, review, and conduct of Children's Oncology Group (COG) Clinical Trials
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-10932104 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better treatments for kids and teens with cancer, so if your child is facing this challenge, they might get the chance to try new therapies and receive special care designed just for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $142,360 |
| NIH project number | 5R50CA275931-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932104 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are children and adolescents aged 0-21 who have been diagnosed with cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with cancers that are not included in the COG clinical trials may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the development and conduct of clinical trials aimed at improving treatments for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. The Children's Oncology Group (COG) collaborates with over 10,000 experts to refine existing therapies, explore new treatment options for recurrent cancers, and enhance the quality of life for survivors. Patients enrolled in these trials may receive cutting-edge therapies and benefit from comprehensive care tailored to their specific cancer type. The trials are conducted at more than 200 member sites across the United States, ensuring a wide reach and diverse patient participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and improved outcomes for children with cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous clinical trials conducted by the Children's Oncology Group have shown significant success in improving treatment protocols for childhood cancers.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dome, Jeffrey S — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Dome, Jeffrey S
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.