Montana Pediatric Clinical Trials Site: expanding trials for rural children
Official title: Montana Pediatric Clinical Trials Site
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11395399 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Montana site helps kids in rural areas join pediatric clinical trials to improve cancer and other health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $396,900 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1OD024952-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11395399 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children in Montana, including those in rural areas, who meet trial eligibility and consent to participate.
✕Less likely to help
Children who do not meet eligibility or who opt out of participation may not experience direct trial-related benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a rural pediatric clinical trials site in Montana that partners with a national network to bring promising trials to children who live outside urban centers. The site has built infrastructure, trained staff, and collaborative ties to participate in pediatric trials like Vitamin D replacement in asthma and bronchiolitis recovery with HEPA filters. It focuses on expanding access, conducting child-focused research, and sharing findings to improve care for rural families. The effort aims to sustain and scale pediatric trial capacity in Montana, particularly for cancer- and diabetes-related health issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families in rural Montana could access cutting-edge pediatric trials and benefit from improved care pathways.
How similar studies have gone: Previous trials at the site have demonstrated the feasibility of rural pediatric trial participation and infrastructure development, with ongoing engagement in multiple network studies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Semmens, Erin O'brien — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Semmens, Erin O'brien
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.