There are currently 65 clinical trials in Cedar Rapids, Iowa looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Oncology Associates at Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, CCOP - Cedar Rapids Oncology Project and Cedar Rapids Oncology Associates. 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.
S1827 (MAVERICK) Testing Whether the Use of Brain Scans Alone Instead of Brain Scans Plus Preventive Brain Radiation Affects Lifespan in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer
Recruiting
This phase III trial studies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) surveillance and prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) to see how well they work compared to MRI surveillance alone in treating patients with small cell lung cancer. MRI scans are used to monitor the possible spread of the cancer with an MRI machine over time. PCI is radiation therapy that is delivered to the brain in hopes of preventing spread of cancer into the brain. The use of brain MRI alone may reduce side effects of receiving... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/02/2024
Locations: Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa +1 locations
Conditions: Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Limited Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
Financial Navigation Program to Improve Understanding and Management of Financial Aspects of Cancer Care for Patients and Their Spouses
Recruiting
This clinical trial examines a financial navigation program in helping patients (and their spouses or partner caregivers, if participating) understand and better manage the financial aspects of cancer care. Cancer patients and their spouse/partner caregivers may be at high risk for financial problems because of the cost of cancer treatment. A financial navigator is a person or team who works with patients and their families to help them reduce stress or hardship related to the cost of cancer tre... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/02/2024
Locations: Oncology Associates at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Conditions: Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm
CompassHER2-pCR: Decreasing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients After Pre-surgery Chemo and Targeted Therapy
Recruiting
This trial studies how well paclitaxel, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab work in eliminating further chemotherapy after surgery in patients with HER2-positive stage II-IIIa breast cancer who have no cancer remaining at surgery (either in the breast or underarm lymph nodes) after pre-operative chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or b... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/16/2024
Locations: Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa +1 locations
Conditions: Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Prognostic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Prognostic Stage IIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Prognostic Stage IIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Prognostic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Predicting Responsiveness in Oncology Patients Based on Host Response Evaluation During Anti Cancer Treatments
Recruiting
This study will develop an algorithm of identifying patients with stage IV NSCLC and Melanoma who could benefit from cancer treatment they receive.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/25/2023
Locations: Helen Nassif Community Cancer Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Conditions: Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IV Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage III Malignant Melanoma, Stage IV Malignant Melanoma
CORRECT Study of Minimal Residual Disease Detection in Colorectal Cancer
Recruiting
The CORRECT - MRD II study will prospectively enroll patients who have undergone complete surgical resection for stage II or III colorectal cancer. Patients will be followed for a minimum of 3 years and up to 5 years for recurrence.
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/01/2023
Locations: Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Conditions: Colorectal Cancer