There are currently 165 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.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Compared With Hippocampal-Avoidant Whole Brain Radiotherapy (HA-WBRT) Plus Memantine for 5 or More Brain Metastases
NCT03550391
Recruiting
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a commonly used treatment for brain tumors. It is a one-day (or in some cases two day), out-patient procedure during which a high dose of radiation is delivered to small spots in the brain while excluding the surrounding normal brain. Whole brain radiation therapy with hippocampal avoidance (HA-WBRT) is when radiation therapy is given to the whole brain, while trying to decrease the amount of radiation that is delivered to the area of the hippocampus. The hipp... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Brain Metastases
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Prevalence of Antibodies and Cytokines in Participants With Chronic Granulomatous Disease
NCT06605378
Recruiting
This research study is designed to assess the prevalence of specific antibodies and inflammatory cytokines in adult and pediatric participants with CGD.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
05/30/2025
Locations: Home-based telemedicine, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
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Comparing Combinations of Drugs to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) When a Stem Cell Transplant is Not a Medically Suitable Treatment
NCT05561387
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares three-drug induction regimens followed by double-or single-drug maintenance therapy for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in patients who are not receiving a stem cell transplant and are considered frail or intermediate-fit based on age, comorbidities, and functional status. Treatment for multiple myeloma includes initial treatment (induction) which is the first treatment a patient receives for cancer followed by ongoing treatment (maintenance) which... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
05/29/2025
Locations: Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa +1 locations
Conditions: Plasma Cell Myeloma
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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
NCT04155034
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:
05/20/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Limited Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
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Evaluation of Dosing Procedures of Chemotherapy Treatment (Carboplatin) With the Contrast Agent Iohexol
NCT03997370
Recruiting
This trial studies how well iohexol works in helping doctors calculate the dose of carboplatin given to patients with cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin, 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. Understanding how to best calculate the dose of carboplatin given to patients with cancer may help doctors learn how to improve the use of carboplatin in the future.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/15/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +4 locations
Conditions: Malignant Solid Neoplasm
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S1501 Carvedilol in Preventing Cardiac Toxicity in Patients With Metastatic HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer
NCT03418961
Recruiting
This phase III trial studies how well carvedilol works in preventing cardiac toxicity in patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER)-2-positive breast cancer that has spread to other places in the body. A beta-blocker, such as carvedilol, is used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure, and it may prevent the heart from side effects of chemotherapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/12/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: Cardiotoxicity, HER2/Neu Positive, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Breast Carcinoma, Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7
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Testing the Effects of Exercise on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
NCT04888988
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies whether using exercise is better than the usual approach for treating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). CIPN occurs when chemotherapy damages the nerves communicating between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. The usual approach for treating CIPN is treatment with drugs that help reduce symptoms of other types of neuropathy (for example, from diabetes). However, these drugs do not treat all symptoms of CIPN. Exercise may help to reduce... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/02/2025
Locations: Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
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Cognitive Training for Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors
NCT05896189
Recruiting
This Phase III trial will examine the efficacy of computerized cognitive training methods on perceived cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
05/01/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +4 locations
Conditions: Breast Cancer, Cognitive Impairments
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AZD0486 as Monotherapy in Participants With Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) B-cell NHL
NCT06526793
Recruiting
This is a Phase 2 global, multi-center, open-label study to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AZD0486 monotherapy in adult participants with relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) who have received at least two prior lines of therapies. The study has 2 Modules: Module 1 for FL and Module 2 for DLBCL.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
04/25/2025
Locations: Research Site, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma (FL), Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
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Biomarkers in Tumor Tissue Samples From Patients With Newly Diagnosed Neuroblastoma or Ganglioneuroblastoma
NCT00904241
Recruiting
This research trial studies biomarkers in tumor tissue samples from patients with newly diagnosed neuroblastoma or ganglioneuroblastoma. Studying samples of tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
30 years and below
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Ganglioneuroblastoma, Localized Resectable Neuroblastoma, Localized Unresectable Neuroblastoma, Regional Neuroblastoma, Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, Stage 4S Neuroblastoma
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Use of the CA 125 Algorithm for the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer in Low Risk Women
NCT00539162
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical research study is to evaluate a method involving 4 blood tests called CA-125, HE4, HE4 antigen autoantibody complexes, and osteopontin that may be helpful in the early detection of ovarian cancer in women who are at low risk.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 50 years and 74 years
Trial Updated:
04/08/2025
Locations: John Stoddard Cancer Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Ovarian Cancer
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S1703 Serum Tumor Marker Directed Disease Monitoring in Patients With Hormone Receptor Positive Her2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
NCT03723928
Recruiting
This randomized research trial studies how well serum tumor marker directed disease monitoring works in monitoring patients with hormone receptor positive Her2 negative breast cancer that has spread to other places in the body. Using markers to prompt when scans should be ordered may be as good as the usual approach to monitoring disease.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/03/2025
Locations: Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa +1 locations
Conditions: Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Estrogen Receptor Positive, HER2/Neu Negative, Progesterone Receptor Positive, Prognostic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Elevated CA15-3 or CEA or CA27-29
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