California is currently home to 5602 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento. Whether you're a healthy volunteer interested in paid medical research or someone seeking trials related to a specific condition, the state offers a diverse array of opportunities in your vicinity.
A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Blinded Trial Demonstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of VNS Therapy® System as Adjunctive Therapy Versus a No Stimulation Control in Subjects With Treatment-Resistant Depression
Recruiting
Objectives of this study are to determine whether active VNS Therapy treatment is superior to a no stimulation control in producing a reduction in baseline depressive symptom severity, based on multiple depression scale assessment tools at 12 months from randomization.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/24/2025
Locations: Access Multi Specialty Medical Clinic, Inc, Burlingame, California
Conditions: Treatment Resistant Depression
Nivolumab in Treating Patients With Autoimmune Disorders and Advanced, Metastatic, or Unresectable Cancer
Recruiting
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread to other places in the body or cannot removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/24/2025
Locations: Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Conditions: Autoimmune Disease, Crohn Disease, Dermatomyositis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Scleroderma, Ulcerative Colitis, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Break Wave(TM) Extracorporeal Lithotripter First-in-Human Study
Recruiting
This is a prospective, open-label, multi-center, single-arm (non-randomized) study to assess the safety and effectiveness of breaking stones in the upper urinary tract using the SonoMotion Break Wave technology. Up to 30 subjects will be included. The procedure will be performed in a hospital surgical environment as an outpatient (without being admitted) or in a non-surgical environment such as a clinic or office procedure room. The procedure will be performed under varying levels of anesthesia... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/24/2025
Locations: University of California San Diego Health, San Diego, California
Conditions: Renal Calculi, Urinary Calculi
Medtronic Terminate AF Study
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Cardioblate iRF and CryoFlex hand held devices for the treatment of non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/24/2025
Locations: Stanford Hospitals and Clinic, Palo Alto, California
Conditions: Persistent Atrial Fibrillation, Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Product Surveillance Registry
Recruiting
The purpose of the Registry is to provide continuing evaluation and periodic reporting of safety and effectiveness of Medtronic market-released products. The Registry data is intended to benefit and support interests of patients, hospitals, clinicians, regulatory bodies, payers, and industry by streamlining the clinical surveillance process and facilitating leading edge performance assessment via the least burdensome approach.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
07/24/2025
Locations: Not set, Aliso Viejo, California
Conditions: Cardiac Rhythm Disorders, Urological Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Cardiovascular Disorders, Digestive Disorders, Intracranial Aneurysm, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Respiratory Therapy, Aortic, Peripheral Vascular and Venous Disorders, Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures, Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Renal Insufficiency, Neurovascular, Coronary Artery Disease, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorder
Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy for Upper Airway Evaluation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Recruiting
Prospective, interventional cohort study of drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) to evaluate the upper airway in a cohort of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) surgical patients. This study has investigated the reliability of this technique, demonstrating moderate-substantial interrater and test-retest reliability. This research has also compared DISE findings to those of the lateral cephalogram X-ray and examined DISE findings in individuals who have not responded to previous sleep apnea surgery. The... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/24/2025
Locations: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Santa Monica, California
Conditions: Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Carcinoid Syndrome Efficacy Study Featuring an Oral Daily Paltusotine Regimen
Recruiting
A Phase 3, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of paltusotine treatment vs placebo as well as the long-term safety of paltusotine in adults with carcinoid syndrome due to well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors. The purpose of this study is to continue the evaluation of the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of paltusotine in participants with carcinoid syndrome.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/23/2025
Locations: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, California
Conditions: Carcinoid Syndrome, Carcinoid, Carcinoid Tumor, Carcinoid Tumor of Ileum, Carcinoid Tumor of Cecum, Carcinoid Tumor of Liver, Carcinoid Tumor of Pancreas, Carcinoid Syndrome Diarrhea, Carcinoid Intestine Tumor
Primary Care-based Study of an Online Workshop for Family Caregivers of PLWD
Recruiting
Many family and friend caregivers of persons living with dementia experience depression, stress, and other adverse health consequences due to the responsibilities of their caregiving role. These caregivers express a desire for education and support. The overarching goal of this project is to improve education and support for caregivers of persons living with dementia so that they can take better care of themselves and also their person living with dementia. Building Better Caregivers workshop i... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/23/2025
Locations: University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Conditions: Family Caregivers, Dementia, Self-management, Depression, Internet-based Intervention
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Very Severe COPD (D5241C00007)
Recruiting
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adults with Moderate to Very Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 40 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/23/2025
Locations: Research Site, Inglewood, California
Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
C-BEYOND: Efficacy and Safety of BEM/RZR vs. SOF/VEL in Subjects With Chronic HCV
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of BEM/RZR to SOF/VEL in adults with chronic HCV.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
07/23/2025
Locations: Atea Study Site, Bakersfield, California
Conditions: HEPATITIS C VIRUS CHRONIC INFECTION
Phase 3 Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of AR882 in Gout Patients (AR882-301)
Recruiting
This study will assess the serum uric acid lowering effect and safety of AR882 in gout patients at two doses compared to placebo over 12 months
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
07/23/2025
Locations: Arthrosi Investigative Site (614), Garden Grove, California
Conditions: Gout, Arthritis, Gouty, Hyperuricemia, Gout Chronic
Occupational Therapy for Adults Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Recruiting
The purpose of this graduate student research study is to understand the effectiveness of an occupational therapy program in a domestic violence shelter. It is expected that participation will last about 6 weeks. Subjects will complete pretests involving lifestyle assessments and a coping scale and then participate in 8 occupational therapy sessions during the 4 weeks of program implementation. The occupational therapy sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. After the program is completed,... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
07/23/2025
Locations: Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California
Conditions: Domestic Violence