Rhode Island Child Clinical Trials Collaborative for Kids with ASD and Related Conditions
Official title: Rhode Island Child Clinical Trials Collaborative
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-11401355 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pediatric clinical trials network in Rhode Island coordinates and conducts child-focused studies to improve care for autism and related health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $352,328 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1OD024951-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401355 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children, including those with autistic disorder and related health concerns, from Rhode Island and collaborating sites who meet study-specific criteria and are eligible for pediatric clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Some children may not qualify for specific trials or may not directly benefit from a given study’s design or interventions.
What this research studies
This grant supports Rhode Island Hospital’s role as a leading site in a national pediatric clinical trials network focused on children, including those with autistic disorder and asthma. It builds on prior success in enrolling participants and leading studies, aiming to enroll more children and follow them over time across diverse populations. The program leverages RI’s unique health system setup to enable efficient enrollment, retention, and collaboration with public health and academic partners to advance child health research. Participants may benefit from access to cutting-edge studies and closer monitoring within a network that prioritizes family and community engagement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children could gain earlier exposure to promising therapies and more comprehensive follow-up care within a coordinated research network.
How similar studies have gone: Previous network studies and top enrollment performance indicate that multi-site pediatric trials can recruit efficiently and yield meaningful findings.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chun, Thomas H — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Chun, Thomas H
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.