Rhode Island Children's Clinical Trials Collaborative
Rhode Island Child Clinical Trials Collaborative
This program runs clinical trials and follow-up studies to test new treatments and care approaches for children, including those with autism and asthma.
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 ID | NIH-11074178 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If my child joins, we would enroll at a single statewide center that runs many pediatric trials and coordinates care with the main hospitals in Rhode Island. They focus on infants and children up to about 11 years old, including kids with autism, asthma, prematurity, obesity, and special health needs. The team uses active follow-up and data collection to track outcomes over time and works with national networks to bring larger studies to our community. Because the program partners with local hospitals and public health programs, they aim to include families who are often left out of research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children from infancy through about 11 years old with conditions such as autistic spectrum disorders, asthma, prematurity-related needs, obesity, or other special pediatric health concerns are the main candidates.
Not a fit: Adults, children with conditions not included in current trials, or families unable to travel to the Providence area are unlikely to benefit directly from this site’s studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Participation could give children access to new treatments, closer follow-up, and care strategies developed for conditions like autism and asthma.
How similar studies have performed: This site builds on prior successful network participation and high enrollment in pediatric trial networks, though specific treatments tested vary in evidence and novelty.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- 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 below.