There are currently 2030 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 Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Related Conditions Across the Entire Spectrum of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Recruiting
TARGET-NASH is a longitudinal observational cohort study of patients being managed for NASH and related conditions across the entire spectrum NAFLD in usual clinical practice. TARGET-NASH is a research registry of patients with NAFL or NASH within academic and community real-world practices maintained in order to assess the safety and effectiveness of current and future therapies.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
2 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Northwestern Medicine, Digestive Health Center, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Study to Investigate the Effect of Lepodisiran on the Reduction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Adults With Elevated Lipoprotein(a) - ACCLAIM-Lp(a)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of lepodisiran in reducing cardiovascular risk in participants with high lipoprotein(a) who have cardiovascular disease or are at risk of a heart attack or stroke. The study drug will be administered subcutaneously (SC) (under the skin). Approximately 1700 additional participants will be enrolled in an addendum to explore Lp(a) lowering with an alternative dosing schema.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Chicago Clinical Research Institute, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), Elevated Lp(a)
Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Ozanimod Compared to Fingolimod in Children and Adolescents With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, tolerability, drug levels and drug effects of ozanimod compared to fingolimod in children and adolescents with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 10 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Local Institution - 0093, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
A Platform Trial for Pediatric Participants With Obesity or Overweight (LY900040)
Recruiting
The purpose of this pediatric, chronic weight management, Phase 3 Master Protocol (PWMP) is to create a framework to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of obesity or overweight in pediatric participants.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Obesity, Overweight
A Study of Orforglipron (LY3502970) in Adolescent Participants With Obesity, or Overweight With Related Comorbidities
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study, performed under Master Protocol J4M-MC-PWMP, is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of orforglipron once daily oral versus Placebo in adolescent participants with obesity, or overweight with related comorbidities. Participation in the study will last about 18 months.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 12 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Obesity, Overweight
A Phase I Study of [225Ac]-AZD2284 in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Recruiting
The main purpose of the study is to assess the safety and tolerability of AZD2284, AZD2287, and AZD2275.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Research Site, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The Use of CCK vs PS in Revision TKAs
Recruiting
This study aims to compare the clinical impact of Constrained Condylar versus Posterior Stabilized Knee (PS) bearings on patient satisfaction and surgical outcomes including mid-term survivorship among patients undergoing revision total knee arthroplasty.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Aseptic Loosening of Prosthetic Joint, Instability of Prosthetic Joint, Reimplantation for Periprosthetic Joint Infection, Femoral Revision Indicated, Tibial Component Revision
Mirikizumab Administered at the Same Time as Tirzepatide in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis and Obesity or Overweight: Phase 3b Study
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to show whether in these individuals, treatment with both mirikizumab and tirzepatide, compared with treatment with mirikizumab and placebo, leads to decrease or disappearance of UC symptoms, and loss of at least one-tenth of the overall body weight. Participation in this study will last up to 61 weeks, including 52 weeks of treatment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Ulcerative Colitis, Obesity or Overweight
A Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of SEP-363856 in Acutely Psychotic Participants With Schizophrenia
Recruiting
This is a Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial to Determine the the Efficacy and Safety of SEP-363856 in Acutely Psychotic Participants with Schizophrenia
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Uptown Research Institute Site # 121, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Schizophrenia
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Very Severe COPD
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:
07/22/2025
Locations: Research Site, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A Phase III Study to Assess the Effect of AZD0780 on LDL-C in Patients With Clinical ASCVD or at Risk for a First ASCVD Event
Recruiting
This is a study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AZD0780 in adults with clinical ASCVD or who are at risk for a first ASCVD event and who have elevated LDL-C. AZD0780 is a small molecule that reduces the amount of LDL-C in the blood. Placebo will be used for comparison, and neither the participants nor the Investigators will know who is receiving the AZD0780 medication and who is receiving the placebo until the end of study. The total length of the study for an individual participant will... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Research Site, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Cardiovascular Disease
Artificial Intelligence-Generated Written Communication for Families of Intensive Care Unit Patients
Recruiting
Our research group has developed an approach for providing families of ICU patients with daily written summaries of care as a supplement to traditional verbal communication. Written summaries describe the patient's main ICU problems and management plan and are delivered to families each day. Despite the benefits of written communication to both the family and clinician experience, the main barrier to implementing this communication approach is the time required for clinicians to create a written... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Communication, ICU