There are currently 2028 clinical trials in Chicago, Illinois looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Northwestern University, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago and University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer 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.
Assessing Benefits and Harms of Cannabis/Cannabinoid Use Among Cancer Patients Treated in Community Oncology Clinics
Recruiting
This is a multi-site clinical study enrolling 2000 newly diagnosed patients with breast, colorectal, melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or non-small cell lung cancer, who are planning to receive one or more systemic cancer directed therapies with chemotherapy and/or (immune checkpoint inhibitors) ICIs.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/02/2025
Locations: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Breast Carcinoma, Colorectal Carcinoma, Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Prospective Research Rare Kidney Stones (ProRKS)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine the natural history of the hereditary forms of nephrolithiasis and chronic kidney disease (CKD), primary hyperoxaluria (PH), cystinuria, Dent disease and adenine phosphoribosyltransferase deficiency (APRTd) and acquired enteric hyperoxaluria (EH). The investigator will measure blood and urinary markers of inflammation and determine relationship to the disease course. Cross-comparisons among the disorders will allow us to better evaluate mechanisms of ren... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
08/02/2025
Locations: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Hyperoxaluria, Cystinuria, Dent Disease, Lowe Syndrome, Adenine Phosphoribosyltransferase Deficiency
Testing Radiation and HER2-targeted Therapy Versus HER2-targeted Therapy Alone for Low-risk HER2-positive Breast Cancer
Recruiting
This Phase III trial compares the recurrence-free interval (RFI) among patients with early-stage, low risk HER2+ breast cancer who undergo breast conserving surgery and receive HER2-directed therapy, and are randomized to not receive adjuvant breast radiotherapy versus those who are randomized to receive adjuvant radiotherapy per the standard of care.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
40 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois +2 locations
Conditions: HER2-positive Breast Cancer
A Study to Investigate Safety and Effectiveness of Porcine Pancreatic Cells (OPF-310) in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Recruiting
This study is First In Human study for Encapsulated Porcine Islet Cells for Xenotransplantation (OPF-310). The purpose of this study to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of OPF-310 transplantation and to define the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) in adult subjects with unstable Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) and a level 3 (severe) hypoglycemic episode at least three times within the 1 year prior to enrollment despite treatment with a closed loop system (CLS) for at least 6 months.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 35 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: University of Illinois Hospital &Health Scences System, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Hypoglycemia, Islet Cell Transplantation
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Divarasib Versus Sotorasib or Adagrasib in Participants With Previously Treated KRAS G12C-positive Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of divarasib compared to locally approved KRAS G12C inhibitors (sotorasib or adagrasib) in participants with KRAS G12C-positive (KRAS G12C +) advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, KRAS G12C Lung Cancer
Effectiveness and Implementation of Text Messaging to Improve HIV Testing in Adolescents
Recruiting
This study will test the effectiveness of a text message-based intervention on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing behaviors among adolescent (13-18 year old). To test the effectiveness on HIV testing behaviors we will randomize participants to the treatment or an attention matched information only control arm and asses our primary effectiveness outcome of objective HIV testing (e.g., photo of test results).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 13 years and 19 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: HIV
A Phase 1/2 Study of NRTX-1001 Neuronal Cell Therapy in Drug-Resistant Bilateral Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (MTLE)
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, single arm, open label clinical trial that is designed to test the safety and preliminary efficacy of single administration inhibitory nerve cells called interneurons (NRTX-1001), into both temporal lobes of subjects with drug-resistant bilateral mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe
A Phase 2, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effects of HLX-1502 in Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Recruiting
The trial will be an open label, single arm, phase 2 study in 20 participants. The study will assess the tolerability and efficacy of HLX-1502 in participants with NF1 16 years of age or older with progressive and/or symptomatic PN.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
16 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Semaglutide for Metabolic Intervention and Adipose Loss to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
Recruiting
The goal of the study is to learn how a weight loss medication called semaglutide, which is used to treat obesity, in addition to standard AF treatment might affect AF, atrial fibrillation severity, and whether it changes the risk of atrial fibrillation recurring after standard AF treatments.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Overweight or Obesity, Atrial Fibrillation
Study of Patritumab Deruxtecan in Participants With Gastrointestinal Cancers (MK-1022-011) (HERTHENA-PanTumor02)
Recruiting
Researchers want to learn if patritumab deruxtecan (MK-1022) can treat certain gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The GI cancers being studied are advanced (the cancer has spread to other parts of the body). The goals of this study are to learn: * About the safety and how well people tolerate of patritumab deruxtecan * How many people have the cancer respond (get smaller or go away) to treatment
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: University of Chicago Medical Center ( Site 1204), Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Gastrointestinal Cancer
A Study to Investigate Ataciguat for Slowing the Progression of Moderate Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if ataciguat slows the progression of moderate calcific aortic valve stenosis in adults.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
50 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Moderate Aortic Valve Stenosis
A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity Comparing Oral Upadacitinib to Subcutaneous Dupilumab in Children From 2 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Recruiting
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin condition that may cause a rash and itching due to inflammation of the skin. Topical therapies applied over the skin may not be enough to control the AD in trial participants who require systemic anti-inflammatory treatment. This study compares upadacitinib to dupilumab in pediatric participants with moderate to severe AD who are candidates for systemic therapy. Adverse events and change in the disease activity will be assessed. Upadacitinib is an approved drug... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 11 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine /ID# 265117, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis