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.
Five or Ten Year Colonoscopy for 1-2 Non-Advanced Adenomatous Polyps
Recruiting
This trial examines colorectal cancer incidence in participants with 1 to 2 non-advanced adenomas randomized to surveillance colonoscopy at 10 years compared to participants randomized to surveillance colonoscopy at 5 and 10 years.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 45 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois +2 locations
Conditions: Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
Recruiting
This Phase II/III trial will evaluate the what kind of chemotherapy to recommend to patients based on the presence or absences of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) after surgery for colon cancer.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois +6 locations
Conditions: Stage III Colon Cancer
De-Escalation of Breast Radiation Trial for Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer (DEBRA)
Recruiting
This Phase III Trial evaluates whether breast conservation surgery and endocrine therapy results in a non-inferior rate of invasive or non-invasive ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) compared to breast conservation with breast radiation and endocrine therapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 50 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois +4 locations
Conditions: Stage I Breast Cancer
Study to Assess Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity, and How Oral Upadacitinib Moves Through the Body of Pediatric Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis.
Recruiting
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and bleeding from the lining of the rectum and colon (large intestine). This study will assess how safe and effective Upadacitinib is in treating pediatric participants with UC. Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed. Upadacitinib (RINVOQ) is a drug approved in adults for moderate- to severely active UC and is being developed for moderate- to severely active UC in pediatric participa... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago /ID# 254505, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Ulcerative Colitis
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
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
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
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
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 Study to Evaluate the Effect of MK-5684 in Male Participants With Severe Renal Impairment (RI) and With End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (MK-5684-010)
Recruiting
The goal of the study is to learn what happens to levels of MK-5684 in people with severe renal impairment and end-stage renal disease versus a healthy person's body over time. Researchers will compare what happens to MK-5684 after hemodialysis in people with severe renal impairment and end-stage renal disease versus healthy people.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: Research by Design ( Site 0001), Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Kidney Failure, Chronic, End-Stage Kidney Disease, Renal Failure, Chronic, Renal Failure, End-Stage, Healthy Participants
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 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