South Dakota pediatric clinical trials network
Official title: South Dakota Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (SoDakPCTN)
Funded at Avera Mckennan · NIH-11075521 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project brings more pediatric clinical trials to children in rural, frontier, and American Indian communities across South Dakota so families can take part in research closer to home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Avera Mckennan NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sioux Falls, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $389,611 |
| NIH project number | 2UG1OD030019-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11075521 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children from newborns through school age in South Dakota—especially those in rural, frontier, and American Indian communities—would be eligible to participate when a specific trial fits their condition.
✕Less likely to help
Children living outside South Dakota, those whose medical condition is not included in an active trial, or families unable to attend participating clinics may not benefit from this network.
What this research studies
This project builds a network of hospitals, clinics, and community partners across South Dakota to run multicenter pediatric trials. The team will train local staff, establish trial procedures, and support safe enrollment and follow-up in both hospital and community settings. They will work closely with community groups and nonprofits to design trials that fit local needs and improve access for rural and American Indian families. The network will also share results and best practices so more children can benefit from research over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more children in underserved South Dakota communities could access new treatments and clinical research without long-distance travel.
How similar studies have gone: Regional pediatric trial networks have previously increased enrollment and access to pediatric research, so this approach builds on a successful model.
Where this research is happening
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Avera Mckennan
Sioux Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Angal, Jyoti — Avera Mckennan
- Study coordinator: Angal, Jyoti
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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.