Primary care research network in Oklahoma to boost rural patient trials
Official title: Primary Care Research in More Environments in Oklahoma (PRIME-OK)
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11618645 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide NIH-supported effort to strengthen Oklahoma’s primary care research network so doctors can run big clinical trials and real‑world studies in rural communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | September 17, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,329,805 |
| NIH project number | 4OT2OD038371-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11618645 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults receiving care in Oklahoma primary care settings, including rural and underserved populations, who participate in approved trials or studies within the PRIME-OK network.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit from a given study, depending on its specific design or eligibility.
What this research studies
This grant builds a coordinated network in Oklahoma to expand primary care research capacity, especially in rural and underserved areas. It brings together clinics, public health partners, tribal health organizations, and community groups to recruit participants and implement trials in everyday primary care settings. The effort focuses on practical, real-world studies that can quickly translate into better care in local clinics and communities. Researchers will collaborate with existing health centers to develop and test new primary-care interventions across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients in rural Oklahoma could access more clinical trials and get involved in research that may improve primary care.”
How similar studies have gone: Previous practice-based research networks have successfully enabled multi-site trials and dissemination in community clinics, informing real-world care.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nagykaldi, Zsolt J — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Nagykaldi, Zsolt J
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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.