NRG Oncology NCORP: Expanding Community Cancer Care and Trials
Official title: NRG Oncology NCORP Research Base
Funded at Nrg Oncology Foundation, INC. · NIH-11543570 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program to bring cancer trials and patient-reported outcomes to community clinics, improving access to cutting-edge care for people with cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nrg Oncology Foundation, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $14,827,444 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189867-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543570 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cancer who receive care in community clinics and are eligible for NCORP trials or care-delivery research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in trials or whose clinics do not participate in NCORP activities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds the formation and operation of the NRG NCORP, a network that partners with community oncology clinics to run prevention, screening, and treatment trials. It emphasizes embedding patient-reported outcomes and cancer care delivery research into real-world community settings. The goal is to increase access to clinical trials, reduce disparities, and connect patients with NCTN treatment and imaging studies. A multidisciplinary team, including patient advocates, will guide the program and ensure trials align with community needs. The initiative also aims to integrate translational and correlative studies to enhance care delivery across diverse populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in community settings could gain earlier access to innovative trials and more personalized care through reported outcomes and improved care delivery.
How similar studies have gone: Past CCOPs and NCORP-like networks have shown improved access to trials and care delivery insights in community settings.
Where this research is happening
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Nrg Oncology Foundation, INC.
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bruner, Deborah Watkins — Nrg Oncology Foundation, INC.
- Study coordinator: Bruner, Deborah Watkins
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.