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Clinical Trials in South Dakota
South Dakota 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 South Dakota and represent Phase 1 through Phase 4 research sponsored by NIH, pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, and independent investigators.
Right now ClinicalMetric tracks 51 actively recruiting studies with South Dakota sites out of 51 registered in total.
The busiest research areas in South Dakota are Heart Failure, Asthma, Malignant Neoplasm. Leading sponsors running trials in the state include Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, National Cancer Institute (NCI), AstraZeneca. By stage, South Dakota trials break down as Phase 1 (3), Phase 2 (16), Phase 3 (24), Phase 4 (1).
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Clinical Trials in South Dakota
How many clinical trials are currently recruiting in South Dakota?
ClinicalMetric currently tracks 51 actively recruiting clinical trials with at least one location in South Dakota. The total number of registered studies—including active but not currently enrolling trials—is 51. 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 South Dakota?
South Dakota hosts clinical trials across a broad range of medical conditions, including Heart Failure, Asthma, Malignant Neoplasm, 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 South Dakota serve as trial sites for studies sponsored by NIH, pharmaceutical companies, and independent investigators.
How do I join a clinical trial near me in South Dakota?
To join a clinical trial in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota maintain dedicated clinical trials offices that can match you with appropriate studies based on your medical profile and diagnosis.
Recruiting Trials in South Dakota
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