Supporting ethical research practices for community-focused health studies
Official title: Implementation Science and Equity: Human Subjects & Regulatory (ETHICS) Core
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-10927191 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center make their health studies fairer and more ethical, especially for vulnerable groups, by providing them with support and guidance on how to include community voices and meet important rules.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $83,144 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM139733-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927191 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from vulnerable populations who may be affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of vulnerable populations or who do not engage with community-focused health interventions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the ethical conduct of implementation science focused on health equity by providing targeted support to researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center. It will establish an Ethics Consultation Service to help researchers identify and address ethical challenges in their studies, particularly those involving vulnerable populations. The project will also create an Ethics Navigation service to guide researchers through regulatory requirements, ensuring that their studies are designed with community engagement and equity in mind. By fostering collaboration and stakeholder input, this initiative seeks to improve the quality and impact of health research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more ethically sound and effective health interventions that better serve diverse communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in implementation science have shown promise in enhancing ethical research practices and improving health outcomes in diverse populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glenn, Jason Edwin — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Glenn, Jason Edwin
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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.