USC center to improve care for diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other chronic illnesses in the Midlands
The Center for Clinical and Translational Research at the University of South Carolina (CLINTRUSC)
This program is building a local center at the University of South Carolina to connect people in the Midlands—especially African American and high-risk communities—to clinical studies and improved care for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11136951 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program will build a Center at the University of South Carolina that brings together the medical school, public health, pharmacy, nursing, and social work to run clinical and translational projects. It will partner with Prisma Health and the VA to centralize study operations and reach patients across hospital and clinic networks. The center will train local staff, create shared infrastructure, and work directly with high-risk and African American communities in the Midlands to increase participation in studies. For patients, that means more chances to join studies, contribute samples, and access interventions being tested closer to home.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults in the South Carolina Midlands, especially those living with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, or other chronic conditions and members of African American communities.
Not a fit: People who live far outside the region or who cannot access USC-affiliated or partner health systems may see limited immediate benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could make it easier for people in South Carolina to access clinical studies and new care options for chronic diseases common in the region.
How similar studies have performed: Other regional translational centers and CTSA-style programs have successfully increased trial access and recruitment, so this model has precedent.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spinale, Francis G — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Spinale, Francis G
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.