Yale Cancer Center's involvement in cancer treatment trials
Yale Cancer Center NCTN LAPS
This study is all about helping cancer patients by offering them the chance to join exciting new treatment trials at Yale, where doctors are working together to find better ways to fight cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11249000 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on Yale Cancer Center's active participation in the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN), aiming to enhance cancer treatment through collaborative trials. Led by Dr. Anne Chiang, the project emphasizes strong patient enrollment in clinical trials and the leadership of Yale faculty in various cooperative groups. The approach includes prioritizing NCTN trials, facilitating faculty leadership roles, and leveraging translational science to improve cancer therapies. Patients may have the opportunity to participate in innovative cancer treatment trials that could lead to new therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are cancer patients seeking access to cutting-edge therapies through clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions not related to cancer or those who are not eligible for clinical trials may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatment options and better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar collaborative approaches in cancer treatment trials, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chiang, Anne C — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Chiang, Anne C
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.