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.
Targeted Investigation of Microbiome 2 Treat Atopic Dermatitis (TIME-2)
Recruiting
This is a Phase 1b, randomized, placebo/vehicle-controlled, double-blinded, multi-center trial. It is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of S. hominis A9 (ShA9) topical application as a treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD). The trial will enroll adults and adolescents with atopic dermatitis who are culture positive for S. aureus colonization. The primary safety objective of this study is to compare the safety profile of ShA9 to placebo (vehicle) over 14 weeks of application, which inclu... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/23/2025
Locations: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine: Department of Dermatology, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis
MEASuRE: Metreleptin Effectiveness And Safety Registry
Recruiting
The study is a post-authorization, prospective, voluntary registry of patients treated with commercial metreleptin including, but not limited to, patients in the US and EEA.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/20/2025
Locations: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Generalised Lipodystrophy, Partial Lipodystrophy
Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of Risk (Wisdom Study)
Recruiting
Most physicians still use a one-size-fits-all approach to breast screening in which all women, regardless of their personal history, family history or genetics (except BRCA carriers) are recommended to have annual mammograms starting at age 40. Mammograms benefit women by detecting cancers early when they are easier to treat, but they are not perfect. Recent news stories have discussed some of the potential harms: large numbers of positive results that cause stressful recalls for additional mamm... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 30 years and 74 years
Trial Updated:
06/20/2025
Locations: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Breast Cancer Screening, Breast Carcinoma in Situ, Breast Cancer
An Observational Extension Study for Adult Patients Treated in Study R5459-RT-1944 Who Receive a Kidney Transplant
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to continue to see how vonsetamig works in the body and to monitor the outcomes after kidney transplant for participants previously treated in the R5459-RT-1944 study (NCT05092347). No study drug will be given during this study.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
06/20/2025
Locations: Comprehensive Transplant Center, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Study of Avutometinib (VS-6766) +Defactinib With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Recruiting
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who have been previously untreated.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/20/2025
Locations: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: KRAS Activating Mutation, Metastatic Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Neoplasms Pancreatic, Malignant Neoplasm of Pancreas
A Screening Study to Collect Samples for TAA, HLA & HLA Loss of Heterozygosity in Patients With Metastatic Solid Tumors
Recruiting
TScan Therapeutics is developing cellular therapies across multiple solid tumors in which autologous T cells are engineered to express a T cell receptor that recognizes tumor-associated antigens presented on specific Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) molecules. The purpose of this screening study is to collect samples to conduct HLA genotyping, HLA Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH) assessment, and expression of Tumor-associated Antigens (TAA) testing. These results will be used to determine if participan... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/20/2025
Locations: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Head and Neck Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, HPV16 Related Cancers, Sarcoma, Uveal Melanoma, NUT Carcinoma
Precision Ventilation vs Standard Care for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Recruiting
The goal of this interventional study is to compare standard mechanical ventilation to a lung-stress oriented ventilation strategy in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Participants will be ventilated according to one of two different strategies. The main question the study hopes to answer is whether the personalized ventilation strategy helps improve survival.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/20/2025
Locations: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Failure
Study of Bictegravir/Lenacapavir in Children and Adolescents With HIV-1
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical study is to learn about the safety and tolerability of bictegravir/lenacapavir (BIC/LEN) and to learn how the study drug interacts with the body in virologically suppressed (VS) children and adolescents with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) on a stable and complex antiretroviral (ARV) regimen. The study will also assess the safe loading dose of LEN and pharmacokinetics (PK) of BIC/LEN. The primary objectives of this study are: * To evaluate the steady-state... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
06/20/2025
Locations: Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: HIV-1-infection
The Ability of Chronic Pain Patients to Self-diagnose Their Chief Source of Low Back Pain
Recruiting
The investigative team will provide 27 slides with bullet points and images of pain referral patterns for different causes (e.g., herniated disc, facet joint arthritis) for patients seen for a new visit with a chief complaint of chronic low back pain. This material is all publicly available but has been compiled in presentation form. This will have educational benefit for patients, discussing clinical signs and symptoms, risk factors and basic treatments. There will also be a smaller control gro... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/20/2025
Locations: Northwestern University Pain Management Center, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain
A Research Study on How Well Concizumab Works for You if You Have Haemophilia A or B With or Without Inhibitors
Recruiting
This study will test how well a new medicine called concizumab works for participants who have haemophilia A or B with or without inhibitors. The purpose is to show that concizumab can prevent bleeds and is safe to use. Participants will have to inject the study medicine every day under the skin with a pen-injector. The study will last for at least 2 years and up to about 4 years. The length of time the participant will be in the study depends on if the study medicine will be available for pur... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/19/2025
Locations: Childrens Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Haemophilia A and B With and Without Inhibitors
RESPONDER-HF Trial
Recruiting
Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Sham Controlled, Double Blinded Clinical Trial, with; 1:1 randomization
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
40 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/19/2025
Locations: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois +1 locations
Conditions: Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Paclitaxel Coated Balloon for the Treatment of Chronic bEnigN sTricture- Esophagus
Recruiting
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ProTractX3™ DCB for the treatment of benign esophageal strictures.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
22 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/19/2025
Locations: Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
Conditions: Esophageal Stricture