There are currently 815 clinical trials in Washington, District Of Columbia looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Children's National Medical Center, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
A Study of Dulaglutide (LY2189265) 3.0 mg and 4.5 mg in Pediatric Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (AWARD-PEDS PLUS)
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate additional dosing options for dulaglutide in pediatric participants with Type 2 Diabetes. Participation in this study will last about 8 months.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 10 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Emerson Clinical Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes
Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter-directed, Thrombolysis in Intermediate-high Risk Pulmonary Embolism
Recruiting
There are many available treatments for pulmonary embolism (PE), but the best treatment for this condition is not known. The HI-PEITHO study will compare two treatment options that are both available on the market for the treatment of PE. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either blood thinners (anticoagulation) or blood thinners (anticoagulation) in combination with a device called the EkoSonicTM Endovascular device to dissolve blood clots. Patients will be followed for 12 months after... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism
A Study of Neladalkib (NVL-655) in Patients With Advanced NSCLC and Other Solid Tumors Harboring ALK Rearrangement or Activating ALK Mutation (ALKOVE-1)
Recruiting
Phase 1/2, dose escalation and expansion study designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of neladalkib (NVL-655), determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and evaluate the antitumor activity in patients with advanced ALK- positive (ALK+) NSCLC and other solid tumors. Phase 1 will evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of neladalkib and will determine the RP2D and, if applicable, the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of neladalkib in patients with advanced ALK+ solid tumors. Phase... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Locally Advanced Solid Tumor, Metastatic Solid Tumor
DAREON™-9: A Study to Test How Well Different Doses of BI 764532 Are Tolerated by People With Small Cell Lung Cancer When Taken Together With a Single Agent Chemotherapy
Recruiting
This study is open to adults with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. The study is in people with advanced cancer that had previously received platinum-based chemotherapy and are eligible to receive a single agent chemotherapy treatment. The purpose of this study is to find the highest dose of BI 764532 that people can tolerate when taken together with a single agent chemotherapy. BI 764532 is an antibody-like molecule that may help the immune system fight cancer. Participants may continue... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (SCLC)
Ropidoxuridine as a Radiosensitizer in Newly Diagnosed IDH-Wildtype Glioblastoma With Unmethylated MGMT Promoter
Recruiting
This is a randomized, open-label, phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of oral ropidoxuridine as a radiation-sensitizing agent in patients with newly diagnosed wild-type isocitrate dehydrogenase glioblastoma with an unmethylated O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase promoter, undergoing standard 60 Gy radiotherapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype
Assistance Delivery and Muscle Coordination
Recruiting
The experiment will be conducted with 15 chronic stroke survivors and 15 control subjects. Subjects will perform extension movements of the index finger of their more-impaired (stroke) or nondominant (control) hand under two different assistance types: end-effector assistance and exotendon assistance. For each assistance type, unassisted movements will be performed before and after the assistance. Subjects will be randomly assigned into two groups (A and B), who will receive the assistance in a... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 20 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Stroke
Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of mRNA-4157 Alone and in Combination in Participants With Solid Tumors
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of mRNA-4157 alone and in combination in participants with solid tumors.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: The George Washington Cancer Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Solid Tumors
Study Of Oral Elagolix Tablets In Combination With Combined Oral Contraceptive Capsules/Tablets To Assess Dysmenorrhea Response In Adult Female Participants With Endometriosis And Associated Moderate To Severe Pain
Recruiting
Endometriosis is a painful disorder of the uterus affecting 6-10% of women of childbearing age. Endometriosis affects daily activities, social relationships, sexuality and sexual activity, and mental health. This study will evaluate how well elagolix in combination with combined oral contraceptives (COC) works within the body and/or how safe it is compared to placebo (does not contain treatment drug). This study will assess the dysmenorrhea (painful periods) response in participants with endomet... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 49 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: Medstar Health Research Institute /ID# 244937, Washington, District of Columbia +1 locations
Conditions: Endometriosis
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Intravenous Anifrolumab to Treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Pediatric Participants
Recruiting
A Study to evaluate the PK, PD, efficacy, and safety of Anifrolumab in children with moderate to severe active SLE
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 5 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: Research Site, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Nectero EAST System Clinical Study
Recruiting
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to treat patients with small to mid-sized abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), maximum diameter of 3.5 cm to 5.0 cm, using a locally delivered, single-dose endovascular treatment. The main question the study aims to answer is to demonstrate efficacy of the product for stabilization of these small to mid-sized AAA.The study will compare the treatment group to the typical standard of care for these patients, surveillance. All subjects will be followed... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 21 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A Study of Amivantamab in Participants With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors Including Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess the anti-tumor activity and safety of amivantamab which will be administered as a co-formulation with recombinant human hyaluronidase PH20 (rHuPH20) (subcutaneous co-formulation \[SC-CF\]) in combination treatment (all cohorts except Cohort 4) and to characterize the safety of amivantamab SC-CF (Cohort 4).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Johns Hopkins Office of Capital Region Research - Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Carcinoma, Non-small-Cell Lung
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AVTX-009 in Patients With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AVTX-009 compared with placebo in patients with moderate to severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Clinical Site 1011, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Hidradenitis Suppurativa