Nebraska children's clinical trials program
Nebraska Pediatric Clinical Trials Unit
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11075593
This program runs clinical studies of medicines and treatments for children in Nebraska and helps families get access close to home.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OMAHA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11075593 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If my child joins, this program runs clinical trials that test medicines and treatments in children across Nebraska, including randomized studies developed by the pediatric network. The team enrolls children in multiple ISPCTN studies, works with hospitals and clinics statewide, and builds local staff and infrastructure to conduct safe, supervised research. They focus on bringing trials to rural and under-served communities so families do not always have to travel far for specialized care. Participation would include close monitoring, data collection, and follow-up as part of the study.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children and adolescents in Nebraska who have a health condition relevant to an active pediatric study, especially those in communities with limited access to specialty care, are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People outside Nebraska or children whose condition is not part of any active trial run by the program would likely not benefit directly from this grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more Nebraska children—including those in rural areas—would have local access to carefully supervised research that can lead to safer, better-informed pediatric treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Pediatric clinical trial networks, including earlier ISPCTN cycles, have successfully run randomized trials and enrolled participants, and this program builds on that prior success.
Where this research is happening
OMAHA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER — OMAHA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KERNS, ELLEN — UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: KERNS, ELLEN
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.