MD Anderson lead site for national cancer clinical trials
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Network Lead Academic Participating Site (LAPS) UG1
This program runs national cancer clinical trials at MD Anderson so adult cancer patients can access new treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11290489 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program coordinates and runs many National Clinical Trial Network (NCTN) cancer trials at MD Anderson, enrolling hundreds of patients each year. It centralizes trial activities, mentors early-career investigators, and helps MD Anderson take leadership roles in multicenter studies. Patients treated at MD Anderson may be offered these clinical trial options and can join trials if they meet the specific eligibility rules. By connecting local care with national study networks, the program helps bring new therapies and research opportunities to patients in Houston and beyond.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adult cancer patients (typically age 21 and older) receiving care at MD Anderson who meet a study's eligibility criteria are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who live far from Houston, who do not meet specific eligibility criteria, or for whom no suitable trial exists may not benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program can give patients earlier access to promising cancer treatments and a wider range of trial choices at MD Anderson.
How similar studies have performed: Participation in the NCTN and MD Anderson's past trial work has successfully enrolled thousands of patients and contributed to new cancer treatments, so this is a proven approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsao, Anne S — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Tsao, Anne 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 below.