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Clinical Trials in Kentucky

Kentucky 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 Kentucky and represent Phase 1 through Phase 4 research sponsored by NIH, pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, and independent investigators.

Right now ClinicalMetric tracks 163 actively recruiting studies with Kentucky sites out of 163 registered in total. The busiest research areas in Kentucky are Colorectal Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Hypertension. Leading sponsors running trials in the state include National Cancer Institute (NCI), University of Louisville, SWOG Cancer Research Network. By stage, Kentucky trials break down as Phase 1 (21), Phase 2 (49), Phase 3 (59), Phase 4 (8).

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
163
Recruiting Now
163
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Top Conditions in Kentucky
Colorectal Cancer (4)Ovarian Cancer (3)Hypertension (3)Obesity (3)Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (3)Stage III Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8 (3)Spinal Cord Injuries (3)Acute Myeloid Leukemia (3)Heart Failure (2)Endometrial Cancer (2)NSCLC (2)Renal Insufficiency (2)

Frequently Asked Questions — Clinical Trials in Kentucky

How many clinical trials are currently recruiting in Kentucky?
ClinicalMetric currently tracks 163 actively recruiting clinical trials with at least one location in Kentucky. The total number of registered studies—including active but not currently enrolling trials—is 163. 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 Kentucky?
Kentucky hosts clinical trials across a broad range of medical conditions, including Colorectal Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Hypertension, 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 Kentucky serve as trial sites for studies sponsored by NIH, pharmaceutical companies, and independent investigators.
How do I join a clinical trial near me in Kentucky?
To join a clinical trial in Kentucky, 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 Kentucky maintain dedicated clinical trials offices that can match you with appropriate studies based on your medical profile and diagnosis.

Recruiting Trials in Kentucky

NCT06673095 N/A
Recruiting
Narrow Excision Versus Wide Excision for the Treatment of Adults With Invasive C...
Condition
Clinical Stage IA Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8
Enrollment
1,000 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
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NCT06856057 N/A
Recruiting
Improving Behavioral Health for Caregivers and Children After Pediatric Injury
Condition
Quality of Life
Enrollment
348 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Medical University of South Ca
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NCT07044557 N/A
Recruiting
MeDex: No Perioperative Dexamethasone in Brain Metastases
Condition
Brain Metastases
Enrollment
35 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of Louisville
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NCT06683365 Phase 1
Recruiting
Autologous suraL nervE Grafting to the Substantia nigrA in Patients With Synucli...
Condition
Multiple System Atrophy
Enrollment
7 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Craig van Horne, MD, PhD
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NCT07717892 Phase 3
Recruiting
Forward Treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Using Solriamfetol (FOC...
Condition
ADHD
Enrollment
468 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
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NCT06095128 Phase 4
Recruiting
A Study of Vedolizumab With Tofacitinib in Adults With Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Condition
Ulcerative Colitis
Enrollment
65 pts
Location
United States, Canada
Sponsor
Takeda
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NCT06699212 Phase 3
Recruiting
A Study of ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Firs...
Condition
Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment
412 pts
Location
United States, Japan, Taiwan
Sponsor
Rakuten Medical, Inc.
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NCT06137365 Phase 2
Recruiting
Cannabis for Obesity Trial
Condition
Obesity
Enrollment
40 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Joshua A. Lile, Ph.D.
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NCT06046495 Phase 1
Recruiting
A Study of the Oral EGFR Inhibitor PLB1004 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Condition
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment
81 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Avistone Biotechnology Co., Lt
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NCT07201519 Phase 2
Recruiting
Study of Safety/Feasibility of a Hybrid Model of Tertiary and Community Delivery...
Condition
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
Enrollment
80 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Michael J Cavnar, MD
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NCT07545772 Phase 2
Recruiting
A Study of Brenipatide (LY3537031) in Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome...
Condition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Enrollment
342 pts
Location
United States, Belgium, Canada
Sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
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NCT06218875 N/A
Recruiting
Endovascular AAA Intervention Using the GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endopros...
Condition
AAA - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Enrollment
2,000 pts
Location
United States, Australia, Austria
Sponsor
W.L.Gore & Associates
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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
5,000 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
AstraZeneca
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NCT05125302 Phase 3
Recruiting
Study to Assess Adverse Events and Disease Activity of Oral Ubrogepant Tablets f...
Condition
Migraine
Enrollment
1,059 pts
Location
United States, Puerto Rico
Sponsor
AbbVie
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NCT03222375 N/A
Recruiting
SQUED™ Series 28.1 Home-use and Treatment of Autowave Reverberator of Autism
Condition
Autistic Disorder
Enrollment
80 pts
Location
United States, Ukraine
Sponsor
American Federation of Medical
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NCT06692738 Phase 3
Recruiting
A Global Phase III Study of Rilvegostomig or Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy for...
Condition
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment
1,160 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
AstraZeneca
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NCT07044726 Phase 4
Recruiting
Betadine vs Sterile Water for Periurethral Preparation
Condition
Catherization
Enrollment
148 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
University of Louisville
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NCT07684235 Phase 3
Recruiting
Extension Trial to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of ...
Condition
Obesity
Enrollment
3,200 pts
Location
United States, Australia, Japan
Sponsor
Amgen
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NCT05624996 Phase 3
Recruiting
Testing the Addition of High Dose, Targeted Radiation to the Usual Treatment for...
Condition
Locally Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment
474 pts
Location
United States, Canada
Sponsor
NRG Oncology
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NCT06096259 Phase 2
Recruiting
Preventing Injured Knees From osteoArthritis: Severity Outcomes
Condition
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Enrollment
512 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
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NCT07477704 Phase 2
Recruiting
A Study to See How Safe and Effective Alirocumab is When Given Weekly to Adult P...
Condition
Hypercholesterolemia
Enrollment
420 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
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NCT07196748 Phase 3
Recruiting
A Protocol of Icotrokinra Therapy in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Mode...
Condition
Colitis, Ulcerative
Enrollment
882 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development
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NCT07575308 Phase 2
Recruiting
HMBeacon: A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate ALN-6400 in Adult and Adolescent Female Pa...
Condition
Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
Enrollment
24 pts
Location
United States
Sponsor
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
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NCT05899608 Phase 3
Recruiting
Clinical Study of Ivonescimab for First-line Treatment of Metastatic NSCLC Patie...
Condition
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment
1,600 pts
Location
United States, Belgium, Canada
Sponsor
Summit Therapeutics
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NCT07652658 Phase 2
Recruiting
A Phase IIb Study to Evaluate AZD8965 in Participants With IPF.
Condition
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Enrollment
359 pts
Location
United States, Argentina, Australia
Sponsor
AstraZeneca
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