Upstate Carolina Community Oncology Network to Bring Cancer Trials to Local Patients
Official title: Upstate Carolina Consortium - Community Oncology Research Program
Funded at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center · NIH-11533852 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide cancer trials program is partnering with local community hospitals to bring cutting-edge treatments to patients in Upstate Carolina.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Spartanburg Regional Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Spartanburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,033,905 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA239762-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11533852 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cancer treated at or referred to the involved community hospitals who meet trial eligibility criteria.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not meet eligibility or who opt not to participate would not receive trial-related interventions.
What this research studies
This grant supports a network of community hospitals in South Carolina and nearby areas to accelerate access to nationwide cancer trials. It leverages experienced community researchers and physicians to conduct NCI-sponsored trials in real-world community settings. The goal is to reduce cancer burden by making advanced research available to patients who may not travel to academic centers. Participation would involve patients with cancer who meet trial criteria and are treated in participating community sites. The program emphasizes collaboration, training, and streamlined study processes to integrate trials into routine care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could gain earlier access to promising treatments and higher-quality care through participation in active NCI trials.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NCORP programs have successfully integrated trials into community practices, improving access to research.
Where this research is happening
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Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Curtis, Amarinthia E — Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Curtis, Amarinthia E
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.