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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 107 actively recruiting studies with Iowa sites out of 107 registered in total. The busiest research areas in Iowa are Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8. Leading sponsors running trials in the state include National Cancer Institute (NCI), AstraZeneca, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. By stage, Iowa trials break down as Phase 1 (14), Phase 2 (29), Phase 3 (36), Phase 4 (4).

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
107
Recruiting Now
107
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Top Conditions in Iowa
Breast Cancer (4)Metastatic Breast Cancer (3)Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 (2)Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8 (2)Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (2)Locally Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (2)Locally Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (2)Locally Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (2)Locally Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (2)Stage III Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8 (2)Stage III Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8 (2)Stage III Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8 (2)

Frequently Asked Questions — Clinical Trials in Iowa

How many clinical trials are currently recruiting in Iowa?
ClinicalMetric currently tracks 107 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 107. 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, Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, 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

NCT04267848 Phase 3
Recruiting
Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemoth...
Condition
Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment
1,210 pts
Location
United States, Guam
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI
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NCT06492616 Phase 3
Recruiting
A Study of Elacestrant Versus Standard Endocrine Therapy in Women and Men With E...
Condition
Breast Cancer
Enrollment
4,220 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
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NCT06993038 Phase 4
Recruiting
Adenosine vs Diltiazem for Treatment of SVT in the ED
Condition
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Enrollment
20 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Anne E. Zepeski
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NCT04317534 Phase 2
Recruiting
Adjuvant Pembrolizumab vs Observation Following Curative Resection for Stage I N...
Condition
NSCLC, Stage I
Enrollment
244 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Greg Durm, MD
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NCT06876714 Phase 3
Recruiting
ShortStop-HER2: 12 Months vs. 6 Months of HER2-targeted Medications for People W...
Condition
Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Enrollment
1,524 pts
Location
United States, Puerto Rico
Sponsor
Alliance for Clinical Trials i
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NCT07180537 N/A
Recruiting
Creating Health Course Study for People With Rheumatological Conditions
Condition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment
200 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Terry L. Wahls
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NCT03851445 Phase 2, Phase 3
Recruiting
Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung...
Condition
Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment
10,000 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
SWOG Cancer Research Network
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