# South Dakota Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (SoDakPCTN)

> **NIH NIH UG1** · AVERA MCKENNAN · 2022 · $85,318

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
 A systematic approach to fostering diversity and inclusion in clinical research
 Our research expands on the aims of the South Dakota Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (SoDakPCTN)
to build research infrastructure in a community-based setting. We will conduct a systematic approach to the
evaluation of current diversity and inclusion efforts via literature review, connecting with key stakeholders via
formal interviews, and identification of barriers. In essence, we will collect data from stakeholders within the
Avera Health system and community leaders and members on factors that may contribute to increase
participation of diverse individuals in clinical trials conducted in the Avera Health footprint. From there, the trans-
theoretical model of behavior change will help formulate means through which barriers can be overcome and an
increase in diversity and inclusion in clinical research achieved. This supplement is responsive to the National
Institutes of Health call to promote diversity and inclusion in clinical trials, especially in rural settings
 The outcomes of this proposed analyses are the development of relationships with key stakeholders and
community members, and a drafted model (toolkit) that helps other organizations in the mid-west begin to
increase their inclusion efforts when it comes to representation of racial and ethnic minorities in community and
clinical research. We will achieve these outcomes via the following aims: 1) Successfully complete didactic
coursework in statistical analysis and training related to setting up clinical trial operations. 2) Explore the barriers
and facilitators to increasing diversity in clinical trials within Avera’s rural healthcare environment. 3) Using a
transtheoretical model of behavior change, identify solution-oriented strategies to enhance diversity in clinical
trial participation within the Avera’s healthcare environment.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10625726
- **Project number:** 3UG1OD030019-03S1
- **Recipient organization:** AVERA MCKENNAN
- **Principal Investigator:** Amy J Elliott
- **Activity code:** UG1 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $85,318
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2020-09-01 → 2024-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10625726

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10625726, South Dakota Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (SoDakPCTN) (3UG1OD030019-03S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10625726. Licensed CC0.

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