Mayo Clinic's role in leading cancer clinical trials
NCI, National Clinical Trials Network Lead Academic Participating Site (LAPS) UG1
This study is all about how Mayo Clinic is working to improve cancer care by running important clinical trials, making sure more patients can join these trials, and sharing the results with doctors to help everyone learn more about treating cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10791879 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on Mayo Clinic's active participation in the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN), which aims to enhance cancer patient care through clinical trials. The approach involves prioritizing NCTN trials, ensuring robust patient accrual, and refining trial activation and monitoring processes. By leveraging its leadership in the NCTN, Mayo Clinic seeks to improve the development and execution of cancer trials, ultimately benefiting patients at risk for or diagnosed with cancer. The research also emphasizes the importance of presenting trial results to the medical community to foster further advancements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include cancer patients or individuals at risk for cancer who are seeking innovative treatment options through clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients with non-malignant conditions or those not interested in participating in clinical trials may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for cancer patients through enhanced clinical trial participation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in enhancing patient outcomes through structured clinical trial networks, making this approach both validated and impactful.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boughey, Judy Caroline — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Boughey, Judy Caroline
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.