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.
A Double Blind, Randomized Controlled Study, Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of RD2 Ver.02 For the Management of Anal Fistulas
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to assesses the safety of autologous RD2 Ver.02 as compared to a control for managing transsphincteric and intersphinsteric anal fistulas. The main questions it aims to answer are: Assess the safety and efficacy of RD2 Ver.02 in anal fistula application, compared to control. Complication rate by 6 months of anal fistula treatment with RD2 Ver.02 compared to control. Recurrence of anal fistula at 12 months post-treatment Incidence of perirectal infection by... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/28/2025
Locations: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Anal Fistula
A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Afimkibart (Also Known as RO7790121) for Induction and Maintenance Therapy in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
Recruiting
This Phase III, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, treat-through study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Afimkibart (RO7790121) compared with placebo in participants with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 16 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/28/2025
Locations: Next Innovative Clinical Research, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
A Phase 3 Study to Assess Efficacy Safety and Tolerability of Remibrutinib in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to establish the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of remibrutinib (LOU064) Dose A and Dose B compared to placebo in participants with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
07/28/2025
Locations: Illinois Dermatology Institute, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Effectiveness of Alternative Therapies in Maintaining Weight Loss Achieved by GLP-1 Medications Post-Cessation
Recruiting
The goal of this randomized, controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative therapies (metformin alone, with rapamycin, and with low-dose naltrexone) in maintaining weight loss in patients weaning off GLP-1 medications. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Whether the combination of metformin, with or without rapamycin or low-dose naltrexone, will be adequate to maintain the relative weight of individuals gradually discontinuing GLP-1 receptor agonist use. * Whether in... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 40 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
07/28/2025
Locations: AgelessRx, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Longevity, GLP-1, Geroscience, Aging
Phase 2 Study of Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Myositis
Recruiting
A Phase 2, randomized, open-label, controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rapcabtagene autoleucel versus comparator in participants with severe refractory idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/28/2025
Locations: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Phase 2 Study Evaluating Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Participants With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of rapcabtagene autoleucel (administered once following lymphodepletion) in participants with severe refractory diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis relative to rituximab.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/28/2025
Locations: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Scleroderma, Diffuse
The MIRROR Registry: Minimally Invasive IntRaceRebral HemORrhage Evacuation
Recruiting
This registry will study the use of the Aurora® Surgiscope to provide surgical access and visualization in minimally invasive removal of hematoma in the brain. Many methods of hematoma removal are available and will be based on surgeon preference. The impact of patient selection and time to surgery from last known well time will be explored.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/25/2025
Locations: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Supratentorial Hemorrhage
A Study to Evaluate Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) in Advanced/Metastatic Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma (MK-2870-015)
Recruiting
This study will compare how safe and effective sacituzumab tirumotecan is versus the treatment of physician's choice (TPC) in participants with advanced/metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. The primary hypothesis of this study is sacituzumab tirumotecan is superior to TPC with respect to Overall Survival (OS).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/25/2025
Locations: University of Chicago Medical Center ( Site 0120), Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Gastroesophageal Cancer
A Global Phase III Study of Rilvegostomig or Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy for First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Recruiting
The purpose of ARTEMIDE-Lung02 is to assess the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for the first-line (1L) treatment of patients with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors express programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/25/2025
Locations: Research Site, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study to Learn More About How Well Sevabertinib (BAY 2927088) Works and How Safe it is Compared With Standard Treatment, in Participants Who Have Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Mutations of the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)
Recruiting
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people who have advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with specific genetic changes called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) mutations. Advanced NSCLC is a group of lung cancers that have spread to nearby tissues or to other parts of the body or that are unlikely to be cured or controlled with currently available treatments. HER2 is a protein that helps cells to grow and divide. A damage (also called mutation) to the building... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/25/2025
Locations: University of Illinois Hospital - Outpatient Cancer Care Center, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, HER2 Mutation
A Study Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Risdiplam Administered as an Early Intervention in Pediatric Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy After Gene Therapy
Recruiting
This is an open-label, single-arm, multicenter clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of risdiplam administered as an early intervention in pediatric participants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and 2 SMN2 copies who have previously received onasemnogene abeparvovec. Participants are children \< 2 years of age genetically diagnosed with SMA.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 3 months and 24 months
Trial Updated:
07/25/2025
Locations: Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Satralizumab in Participants With Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-associated Disease
Recruiting
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of satralizumab compared with placebo based on time from randomization to the first occurrence of an adjudicated MOGAD relapse in the double-blind (DB) treatment period. Participants who experience an adjudicated relapse or complete the DB period can enter open-label extension (OLE) period. After the primary clinical cutoff date (CCOD), additional adolescent participants may be enrolled directly into the OLE period.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/25/2025
Locations: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease (MOGAD)