Making clinical trials easier for rural kids in Vermont
Official title: Improving Pediatric Access to Clinical Trials in Vermont (IMPACT VT)
Funded at University of Vermont & St Agric College · NIH-11397218 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to help children in rural Vermont participate in pediatric clinical trials through local clinics, schools, and community groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $414,450 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1OD024955-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11397218 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-21 in rural Vermont who need access to pediatric clinical trials and have a willing caregiver.
✕Less likely to help
Children outside the rural Vermont region or those not eligible for available trials may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to connect rural families with pediatric clinical trials by expanding access through community-based care and UVM Children’s Hospital. It builds partnerships with state organizations, regional research networks, and families to bring trials closer to home. The work includes training local pediatric investigators and coordinating multicenter efforts to increase enrollment of rural children in suitable trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, rural children could access cutting-edge therapies more easily and closer to home.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ISPCTN collaborations have shown that regional outreach can improve pediatric trial access, with ongoing multicenter networks enhancing enrollment.
Where this research is happening
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University of Vermont & St Agric College
Burlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cowan, Kelly Jean — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Cowan, Kelly Jean
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.