Support services for cancer clinical trials
CANCER TRIALS SUPPORT UNIT (CTSU) CORE SUPPORT SERVICES & THE CTSU ENTERPRISE OF SYSTEMS
This study is all about making it easier for hospitals and researchers to work together on cancer clinical trials, helping them manage their accounts and websites so they can focus on finding better treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11138536 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research provides essential operational, regulatory, and informatics support for conducting cancer clinical trials across various institutions. It focuses on managing user accounts, maintaining websites, and offering customer service to assist with trial operations. The project aims to streamline processes, enhance collaboration among different organizations, and ensure compliance with clinical trial standards. By identifying gaps and improving systems, the initiative seeks to facilitate more efficient cancer research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation would be individuals involved in or affected by cancer who are seeking access to innovative clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with cancer or are not eligible for clinical trials may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient and effective cancer clinical trials, ultimately improving treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving operational support and collaboration in clinical trials can significantly enhance trial efficiency and patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- Westat, INC. — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hering, Martha — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Hering, Martha
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.