South Dakota Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (SoDakPCTN)

PROJECT SUMMARY This proposal seeks to con�nue to build pediatric clinical trials capacity in South Dakota through the South Dakota Pediatric Clinical Trials Network. The Avera Health system and partners are ideally suited to conduct pediatric clinical trials that specifically reach rural, fron�er, and American Indian popula�ons in South Dakota. Due to vast distance and lack of qualified providers, rural popula�ons, especially children, face significant barriers to access to quality care and research opportuni�es. Even with these challenges, the SoDakPCTN team has consistently engaged rural popula�ons and clinic partners to find crea�ve solu�ons to implement clinical trials in community-based se�ngs. We will build on our exis�ng collabora�ons to grow pediatric research across hospital and community se�ngs in South Dakota. This project has three aims: (1) Develop, conduct, and disseminate findings from mul�center clinical trials research. (2) Build clinical trial capacity at the clinical site and (3) Engage interested community members, non-profit organiza�ons, and professional socie�es to enhance ECHO ISPCTN clinical trial impact, transferability, rigor, and feasibility.