Training in new methods for behavioral clinical trials
Official title: Innovative approaches to randomized behavioral clinical trials
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11247681 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists learn how to better design and run clinical trials for behavioral therapies, which are important for improving health but often overlooked, and it's aimed at researchers who are just starting out or are in the middle of their careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $191,260 |
| NIH project number | 7R25CA287902-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11247681 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early- to mid-career scientists planning or conducting behavioral clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in behavioral intervention research or who are not researchers themselves may not benefit from this training program.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing advanced training for scientists in designing and conducting randomized clinical trials (RCTs) specifically for behavioral interventions. The program aims to enhance the evidence base for behavioral therapies, which are currently underrepresented in public health guidelines and insurance coverage. Participants will engage in a hybrid learning experience that includes both in-person and online components, allowing them to apply new methodologies to their own research projects. The course is tailored for early- to mid-career researchers who are actively involved in behavioral intervention studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective behavioral therapies that improve patient outcomes and inform public health practices.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of training researchers in behavioral RCT design is innovative, there is a growing recognition of the need for such training in the field, suggesting potential for success based on similar educational initiatives.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Voils, Corrine Ione — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Voils, Corrine Ione
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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.