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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

NCT04333537 Phase 2, Phase 3
Recruiting
Comparing Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy With Standard Neck Dissection for Pat...
Condition
Buccal Mucosa Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment
686 pts
Location
United States, Canada
Sponsor
NRG Oncology
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NCT06181994 N/A
Recruiting
Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization (MMAE) Outcomes for Chronic Subdural Hemato...
Condition
Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Enrollment
5,000 pts
Location
United States, Australia, Canada
Sponsor
Montefiore Medical Center
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NCT05587569 N/A
Recruiting
Outcomes Following Combined Adductoplasty™ and Lapiplasty® (MTA3D)
Condition
Metatarsus Adductus
Enrollment
80 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.
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