Pediatric Clinical Trials Unit at Dartmouth: expanding access to child-focused trials
Official title: ISPCTN Pediatric Clinical Trials Unit
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11404424 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated pediatric Clinical Trials Unit at Dartmouth helps doctors run and connect child-focused trials, including kids from rural areas, to improve breathing and overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $370,503 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1OD024946-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404424 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children from birth up to 11 years old, especially those in rural or high-risk settings, who may participate in multicenter pediatric trials.
✕Less likely to help
Children not eligible for multicenter trials or not meeting specific trial criteria may not directly benefit from this unit’s activities.
What this research studies
This initiative builds and strengthens a regional Pediatric Clinical Trials Unit linked with the ISPCTN to broaden access to multicenter pediatric trials. It focuses on engaging local providers, recruiting investigators, and leveraging existing resources to support trial design and implementation for children, including those in rural settings. A key aim is to implement and disseminate findings from multicenter pediatric studies, with Baby Breathe as a specific trial examining indoor air quality and respiratory health in premature babies. The program emphasizes professional development and collaboration across pediatric specialists to advance child health through practical clinical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could improve access to high-quality pediatric trials and accelerate evidence-based care for children with respiratory health needs.
How similar studies have gone: Past efforts in pediatric trial networks have shown that centralized trial units can expand recruitment and accelerate findings, though results vary by condition and setting.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hartman, Tyler — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Hartman, Tyler
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.