MUSC community cancer clinical trials and care network
Medical University of South Carolina NCORP Community Site
This program helps people with cancer—especially those from underserved communities—find and join clinical trials and access improved cancer care through local hospitals and clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11336994 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient point of view, MUSC works with local hospitals and community oncology clinics to bring more clinical trials and cancer care projects into their neighborhoods. The team focuses on reaching medically overlooked groups, improving recruitment and retention, and using local knowledge to make trials easier to join. MUSC’s investigators and clinic partners coordinate operations so eligible patients can be enrolled into NCORP trials and cancer care delivery studies close to home. The effort also contributes data and experience to shape better cancer care practices across the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with cancer who receive care at MUSC or its affiliated community oncology clinics, particularly individuals from medically underserved or historically overlooked populations.
Not a fit: People without cancer, those treated far outside the MUSC/affiliate catchment area, or patients who do not meet eligibility for specific trials are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could increase access to clinical trials and better care options for underserved cancer patients, improving equity and treatment choices.
How similar studies have performed: Other NCORP community sites have a track record of successfully expanding trial access and increasing diverse enrollment, and this project builds on those proven community-based models.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marshall, David T. — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Marshall, David T.
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.