University of Colorado cancer clinical trials hub
NCI National Clinical Trials Network - Lead Academic Participating Site
This program runs and coordinates cancer clinical trials so adults with cancer in Colorado and Wyoming can take part more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11280819 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient's perspective, this program supports University of Colorado and UCHealth staff who open and run National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) cancer trials so patients can join them locally. It funds the administrative, regulatory, clinical coordination, data management, monitoring, and auditing work that keeps trials safe, timely, and well-organized. The program focuses on rapid trial activation, improving enrollment across the region, and accurate reporting of research data. It also helps train junior investigators so future trials and treatments continue to improve for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults with cancer who can receive care at University of Colorado or affiliated UCHealth sites in Colorado or Wyoming and who meet eligibility for open NCTN trials are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside the catchment area or who are not eligible for any open trials at these sites are unlikely to directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could gain faster access to a broader range of NCTN cancer trials with improved safety oversight and coordination.
How similar studies have performed: The NCTN and similar lead-site programs have a track record of successfully launching trials and increasing patient enrollment at regional centers.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elias, Anthony D — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Elias, Anthony D
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.