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Clinical Trials in Iowa

Iowa is home to a significant concentration of clinical research activity, with academic medical centers, community hospitals, and specialized research clinics serving as active trial sites across a broad range of medical conditions. The studies listed here have at least one enrolled site in Iowa and represent Phase 1 through Phase 4 research sponsored by NIH, pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, and independent investigators.

Right now ClinicalMetric tracks 103 actively recruiting studies with Iowa sites out of 103 registered in total. The busiest research areas in Iowa are Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2. Leading sponsors running trials in the state include National Cancer Institute (NCI), University of Iowa, Pfizer. By stage, Iowa trials break down as Phase 1 (17), Phase 2 (28), Phase 3 (37), Phase 4 (2).

All trial data is sourced directly from ClinicalTrials.gov and updated daily. Recruiting status, eligibility criteria, enrollment targets, and contact information are included for each study. Patients and caregivers should review the full eligibility criteria on each trial listing — or consult their treating physician — before contacting a study site.

Total Trials
103
Recruiting Now
103
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Top Conditions in Iowa
Breast Cancer (2)Metastatic Breast Cancer (2)Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 (2)Stroke (2)Stage IV Renal Cell Cancer AJCC v8 (2)Alopecia Areata (2)Myeloma Multiple (1)Untreated, Unresectable, or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (1)Acute Myeloid Leukemia (1)Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (1)Mixed Lineage Acute Leukemia (1)Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia (1)

Frequently Asked Questions — Clinical Trials in Iowa

How many clinical trials are currently recruiting in Iowa?
ClinicalMetric currently tracks 103 actively recruiting clinical trials with at least one location in Iowa. The total number of registered studies—including active but not currently enrolling trials—is 103. Trial availability is updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov, and new studies open enrollment regularly throughout the year.
What types of clinical trials are available in Iowa?
Iowa hosts clinical trials across a broad range of medical conditions, including Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, and many others. Trials range from Phase 1 early-safety studies to Phase 4 post-approval surveillance, as well as observational and behavioral research. Academic medical centers, community hospitals, and specialized research clinics throughout Iowa serve as trial sites for studies sponsored by NIH, pharmaceutical companies, and independent investigators.
How do I join a clinical trial near me in Iowa?
To join a clinical trial in Iowa, browse the recruiting studies listed on this page, review the eligibility criteria for each trial, and contact the study site directly. Your primary care physician or specialist can also refer you to clinical trials relevant to your diagnosis. Many academic medical centers in Iowa maintain dedicated clinical trials offices that can match you with appropriate studies based on your medical profile and diagnosis.

Recruiting Trials in Iowa

NCT07504588 Phase 2
Recruiting
Sacituzumab Govitecan With Bevacizumab Compared to Usual Chemotherapy (Carboplat...
Condition
Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Fallopian Tube Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment
87 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI
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NCT03486873 Phase 3
Recruiting
Long-term Safety and Efficacy Extension Study for Participants With Advanced Tum...
Condition
Solid Tumors
Enrollment
3,500 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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NCT00539162 N/A
Recruiting
Use of CA125 and Complementary Biomarkers for the Early Detection of Ovarian Can...
Condition
Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment
8,000 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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NCT06172296 Phase 3
Recruiting
Dinutuximab With Chemotherapy, Surgery and Stem Cell Transplantation for the Tre...
Condition
Ganglioneuroblastoma, Nodular
Enrollment
478 pts
Location
United States, Australia, Canada
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI
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NCT05920356 Phase 3
Recruiting
A Study Evaluating Sotorasib Platinum Doublet Combination Versus Pembrolizumab P...
Condition
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment
750 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
Amgen
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NCT06283966 Phase 3
Recruiting
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Budesonide, Glycopyrronium and Formoterol Fum...
Condition
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Enrollment
5,250 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
AstraZeneca
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NCT06932029 N/A
Recruiting
SMBP Study: Improving High Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Multiple Chronic ...
Condition
Hypertension
Enrollment
930 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Korey Kennelty
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NCT07221500 Phase 2
Recruiting
A Study of NX-5948 in Adults With CLL/SLL Previously Treated With a Bruton's Tyr...
Condition
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Enrollment
100 pts
Location
United States, France, Italy
Sponsor
Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.
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NCT04422912 Phase 1, Phase 2
Recruiting
A Phase 1/2, Open-label, Safety and Dosing Study of Autologous CART Cells (Desmo...
Condition
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Enrollment
40 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Cabaletta Bio
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NCT06756932 Phase 1
Recruiting
BGB-21447 (Bcl-2 Inhibitor) Combinations for Adults With Hormone-Receptor Positi...
Condition
Hormone-receptor-positive Breast Cancer
Enrollment
120 pts
Location
United States, Australia, China
Sponsor
BeOne Medicines
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NCT05204888 N/A
Recruiting
myAirvo 3 (High Flow Nasal Therapy; HFNT) for COPD Patients in the Home
Condition
COPD
Enrollment
642 pts
Location
United States, Canada
Sponsor
Temple University
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NCT04181060 Phase 3
Recruiting
Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Patients With E...
Condition
Advanced Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment
300 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI
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NCT06136559 Phase 3
Recruiting
A Study of Nemtabrutinib (MK-1026) Versus Comparator (Investigator's Choice of I...
Condition
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Enrollment
1,200 pts
Location
United States, Australia, Belgium
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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NCT03866382 Phase 2
Recruiting
Testing the Effectiveness of Two Immunotherapy Drugs (Nivolumab and Ipilimumab) ...
Condition
Bladder Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment
314 pts
Location
United States, Puerto Rico
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI
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NCT07684144 Phase 3
Recruiting
Extension Trial to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of ...
Condition
Obesity
Enrollment
950 pts
Location
United States, Canada, Japan
Sponsor
Amgen
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NCT02998229 N/A
Recruiting
The Artisse™ Intrasaccular Device is Indicated for the Treatment of Wide-neck Bi...
Condition
Intracranial Aneurysm
Enrollment
300 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Medtronic Neurovascular Clinic
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NCT04566328 Phase 3
Recruiting
Testing the Use of Combination Therapy in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Mu...
Condition
Plasma Cell Myeloma
Enrollment
1,450 pts
Location
United States, Puerto Rico
Sponsor
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Gro
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NCT06169371 Phase 4
Recruiting
Abemaciclib Dose Escalation to Maintain Intensity (ADE-MI)
Condition
Breast Cancer
Enrollment
100 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of Illinois Chicago
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NCT03536312 N/A
Recruiting
Treatment in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Surgery vs Surveillance
Condition
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Enlargement
Enrollment
610 pts
Location
United States, Canada, Sweden
Sponsor
Ottawa Heart Institute Researc
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NCT06419374 Phase 3
Recruiting
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pegozafermin in Participants With...
Condition
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) / Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Compensated Cirrhosis
Enrollment
1,800 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
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NCT06332391 N/A
Recruiting
Paced Heart Rate Acceleration for Cardiac Conditioning
Condition
Heart Failure, Systolic
Enrollment
52 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Denice Hodgson-Zingman, MD
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NCT06422806 Phase 3
Recruiting
Measuring if Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy is Better Than Chemotherapy Alone f...
Condition
Metastatic Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma
Enrollment
365 pts
Location
United States, Canada, Puerto Rico
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI
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NCT05850234 Phase 1, Phase 2
Recruiting
AZD0120 in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (DURGA-1)
Condition
Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Enrollment
232 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
AstraZeneca
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NCT06456593 Phase 2
Recruiting
Efficacy and Safety of Obefazimod in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active...
Condition
Moderately to Severely Active Crohn Disease
Enrollment
212 pts
Location
United States, Belgium, Czechia
Sponsor
Abivax S.A.
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NCT07237516 N/A
Recruiting
Zymfentra (Infliximab-dyyb) REal World Cohort STudy
Condition
Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Enrollment
200 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of North Carolina,
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