Wisconsin community cancer trials network
Wisconsin NCI Community Oncology Research Program (WiNCORP)
This program brings National Cancer Institute-sponsored clinical trials and related cancer care to people in rural Wisconsin and neighboring regions so they can access new treatments close to home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marshfield Clinic, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marshfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11348656 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
As a patient, I could join NCI clinical trials run locally through a partnership of three Wisconsin health systems (Marshfield Clinic, Gundersen, and ThedaCare). The network opens many kinds of trials, including early-phase treatment studies and trials that look at how cancer care is delivered, and local research teams help identify who is eligible. Staff coordinate appointments, collect tests and samples, and work with my regular care team to manage trial participation. The program emphasizes increasing access for people in rural areas who might otherwise need to travel far for clinical trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with cancer who receive care at or near Marshfield Clinic, Gundersen Health System, ThedaCare, or affiliated clinics in Wisconsin, upper Michigan, northern Iowa, or southeast Minnesota are the most likely candidates for available NCI-sponsored trials.
Not a fit: People who live outside the network's catchment area or whose cancer type or health status does not match any open trials may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could give more people in rural communities access to cutting-edge cancer treatments and improved care options without long travel.
How similar studies have performed: Other NCORP community networks have successfully increased rural patient enrollment in NCI trials, and WiNCORP has been recognized as a high-performing site.
Where this research is happening
Marshfield, United States
- Marshfield Clinic, INC. — Marshfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Onitilo, Adedayo a — Marshfield Clinic, INC.
- Study coordinator: Onitilo, Adedayo a
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.