There are currently 166 clinical trials in Des Moines, Iowa looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital and CCOP - Iowa Oncology Research Association. 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.
Ramucirumab and Paclitaxel or FOLFIRI in Advanced Small Bowel Cancers
NCT04205968
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well ramucirumab and paclitaxel or the FOLFIRI regimen (leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil, and irinotecan hydrochloride) work in treating patients with small bowel cancers that have spread extensively to other anatomic sites (advanced) or are no longer responding to treatment (refractory). Ramucirumab is a monoclonal antibody that attaches to and inhibits a molecule called VEGFR-2. This may restrain new blood vessel formation therefore reducing nutrient supply to t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/09/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: Metastatic Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma, Stage III Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IV Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
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Study of Radiation Therapy Followed by Atezolizumab in Stage II or III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
NCT04310020
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies the side effects of radiation therapy followed by atezolizumab in treating patients with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer. Hypofractionated radiation therapy delivers higher doses of radiation therapy over a shorter period of time and may kill more cancer cells and have fewer side effects. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as atezolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to g... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/02/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: Stage II Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
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A Study to Compare Blinatumomab Alone to Blinatumomab With Nivolumab in Patients Diagnosed With First Relapse B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
NCT04546399
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies the effect of nivolumab in combination with blinatumomab compared to blinatumomab alone in treating patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has come back (relapsed). Down syndrome patients with relapsed B-ALL are included in this study. Blinatumomab is an antibody, which is a protein that identifies and targets specific molecules in the body. Blinatumomab searches for and attaches itself to the cancer cell. Once attached, an immune response occu... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 1 year and 30 years
Trial Updated:
07/01/2025
Locations: Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Down Syndrome, Recurrent B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
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Comparing Radiation Therapy to Usual Care for Patients With High-Risk Bone Asymptomatic Metastases
NCT06745024
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding radiation therapy to usual care on the occurrence of bone-related complications in cancer patients with high-risk bone metastases that are not causing symptoms (asymptomatic). High-risk bone metastases are defined by their location (including hip, shoulder, long bones, and certain levels of the spine), or size (2 cm or larger). These bone metastases appear to be at higher risk of complications such as fracture, spinal cord compression, and/or pa... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/25/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +3 locations
Conditions: Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Bone, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm
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Study of Acalabrutinib and Rituximab in Untreated Elderly and/or Frail Patients With DLBCL
NCT05952024
Recruiting
The study will measure the safety, tolerability, and efficacy with acalabrutinib in combination with rituximab in treatment-naïve elderly and/or frail patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), who are otherwise unsuitable for standard front line chemoimmunotherapy treatments.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 65 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
06/25/2025
Locations: Research Site, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
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Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Without Cystectomy for Patients With Muscle Invasive Bladder Urothelial Cancer and Select Genetic Alterations
NCT03609216
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well gemcitabine hydrochloride and cisplatin work in treating participants with invasive bladder urothelial cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine hydrochloride and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/24/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: Infiltrating Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma, Stage II Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma, Stage III Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma
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Genetic Testing in Guiding Treatment for Patients With Brain Metastases
NCT03994796
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well genetic testing works in guiding treatment for patients with solid tumors that have spread to the brain. Several genes have been found to be altered or mutated in brain metastases such as NTRK, ROS1, CDK, PI3K, or KRAS G12C. Medications that target these genes such as abemaciclib, paxalisib, entrectinib and adagrasib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Genetic testing may help doctors tailor treatment for... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/24/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: CDK Gene Mutation, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, NTRK Family Gene Mutation, PI3K Gene Mutation, ROS1 Gene Mutation, KRAS G12C Mutation
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Collection of Research Data and Samples From Patients Who Experience Immunotherapy Side Effects
NCT04242095
Recruiting
This trial collects research data and samples from patients who experience immunotherapy side effects to store for use in future research studies. Studying research data and samples from patients who experience immunotherapy side effects may help researchers better understand how to predict, prevent, and treat these side effects.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/24/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: Malignancy
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Testing the Use of the Usual Chemotherapy Before and After Surgery for Removable Pancreatic Cancer
NCT04340141
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares perioperative chemotherapy (given before and after surgery) versus adjuvant chemotherapy (given after surgery) for the treatment of pancreatic cancer that can be removed by surgery (removable/resectable). Chemotherapy drugs, such as fluorouracil, irinotecan, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving chemotherapy before... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/24/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +4 locations
Conditions: Pancreatic Adenosquamous Carcinoma, Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer
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Additional Support Program Via Text Messaging and Telephone-Based Counseling for Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Hormonal Therapy
NCT04379570
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares an additional support program (text message reminders and/or telephone-based counseling) with usual care in making sure breast cancer patients take their endocrine therapy medication as prescribed (medication adherence). Medication adherence is how well patients take the medication as prescribed by their doctors, and good medical adherence is when patients take medications correctly. Poor medication adherence has been shown to be a serious barrier to effective treat... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/24/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +4 locations
Conditions: Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8, HER2 Negative Breast Carcinoma, Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Carcinoma, Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Prognostic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Prognostic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Prognostic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8
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Testing the Addition of an Anti-Cancer Drug, Irinotecan, to the Standard Chemotherapy Treatment (FOLFOX) After Long-Course Radiation Therapy for Advanced-Stage Rectal Cancers to Improve the Rate of Complete Response and Long-Term Rates of Organ Preservation
NCT05610163
Recruiting
This phase II trial compares the effect of irinotecan versus oxaliplatin after long-course chemoradiation in patients with stage II-III rectal cancer. Combination chemotherapy drugs, such as FOLFIRINOX (fluorouracil, irinotecan, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin), FOLFOX (leucovorin, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan ), and CAPOX (capecitabin and oxaliplatin) work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping th... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/24/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +3 locations
Conditions: Locally Advanced Rectal Carcinoma, Stage II Rectal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Rectal Cancer AJCC v8
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Testing the Addition of Total Ablative Therapy to Usual Systemic Therapy Treatment for Limited Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, The ERASur Study
NCT05673148
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares total ablative therapy and usual systemic therapy to usual systemic therapy alone in treating patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to up to 4 body sites (limited metastatic). The usual approach for patients who are not participating in a study is treatment with intravenous (IV) (through a vein) and/or oral medications (systemic therapy) to help stop the cancer sites from getting larger and the spread of the cancer to additional body sites. Ablative means... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/24/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +3 locations
Conditions: Metastatic Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8
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