Increasing access toclinical trials in IDAE states through better communication, marketing, and workforce development
Official title: The IDeA State Consortium for a Clinical Research Resource Center: Increasing Clinical Trials in IDeA States through Communication of Opportunities, Effective Marketing, and WorkforceDevelopment
Funded at West Virginia University · NIH-11400069 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program aims to help people in IDA states learn about and participate in more clinical trials by improving communication with sponsors, marketing opportunities, and training trial staff.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,768,492 |
| NIH project number | 5U24GM150446-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400069 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in IDa states and Puerto Rico who may be eligible for clinical trials could benefit from improved access and awareness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not in IDA states or those not seeking trial participation may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports creating ISCORE-RC, a resource center that will help link sponsors with IDeA state institutions. It includes a Clinical Trials Service Center and a Clinical Research Coordinator Development Program to expand trial capacity. The work will focus on better sharing opportunities with sponsors and building a pipeline of trained coordinators so more adults in IDA states can participate in trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more patients in underrepresented states could access clinical trials and contribute to medical advances.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs have shown that targeted outreach and trained coordinators can increase trial participation in underrepresented regions.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hodder, Sally Lynn — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Hodder, Sally 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.