New methods for testing multiple treatments at once
Official title: Novel designs for multi-arm multi-dose multi-stage platform trials
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-11032291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to test multiple treatments at the same time to help speed up the process of finding effective drugs for complex diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer, so patients can get access to better options more quickly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $183,938 |
| NIH project number | 1R21LM014699-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11032291 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other complex conditions being targeted by the trial.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions not addressed by the trial or those who do not meet the specific eligibility criteria may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the drug development process by using innovative trial designs that allow for the simultaneous evaluation of multiple treatments. By employing a multi-arm multi-stage platform trial approach, the research aims to enhance the efficiency of clinical trials, particularly for complex diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer. Patients may benefit from faster access to effective treatments as the trials can adapt based on real-time results, potentially reducing the time and resources needed for drug approval.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to quicker and more effective treatment options for patients with complex diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that multi-arm trials can improve the efficiency of drug development, suggesting a promising avenue for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Ruitao — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Lin, Ruitao
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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.