There are currently 164 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.
Testing the Use of Combination Therapy in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma, the EQUATE Trial
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the combination of four drugs (daratumumab, bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone) to the use of a three drug combination (daratumumab, lenalidomide and dexamethasone). Bortezomib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Chemotherapy drugs, such as lenalidomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spread... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/08/2024
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: Plasma Cell Myeloma, RISS Stage I Plasma Cell Myeloma, RISS Stage II Plasma Cell Myeloma
To Evaluate if Green Tea Can be Effective in Reducing the Progression of Prostate Cancer in Men on Close Monitoring
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well green tea catechins work in preventing progression of prostate cancer from a low risk stage to higher risk stages in men who are on active surveillance. Green tea catechins may stabilize prostate cancer and lower the chance of prostate growing.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/08/2024
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: Prostate Carcinoma
Mobile Health for Adherence in Breast Cancer Patients
Recruiting
This clinical trial compares the use of the connected customized treatment platform (CONCURxP), consisting of using a medication monitoring device called WiseBag along with text message reminders for missed or extra medication events, to enhanced usual care (EUC), where patients only use the WiseBag, to monitor medication adherence in patients with metastatic breast cancer who are taking a CKD4/6 inhibitor. To ensure CDK4/6 inhibitors achieve their full clinical benefit, patients need to take th... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/08/2024
Locations: Mission Cancer and Blood - Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Breast Carcinoma, HER2-Negative Breast Carcinoma, Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Carcinoma
Comparing Dara-VCD Chemotherapy Plus Stem Cell Transplant to Dara-VCD Chemotherapy Alone for People Who Have Newly Diagnosed AL Amyloidosis
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding a stem cell transplant with melphalan after completing chemotherapy with daratumumab, cyclophosphamide, bortezomib and dexamethasone (Dara-VCD) versus chemotherapy with Dara-VCD alone for treating patients with newly diagnosed amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis. Melphalan is a chemotherapy given prior to a stem cell transplant. Giving chemotherapy before a peripheral blood stem cell transplant helps kill cancer cells in the body and helps make... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/05/2024
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +1 locations
Conditions: AL Amyloidosis
Crizotinib in Treating Patients With Stage IB-IIIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer That Has Been Removed by Surgery and ALK Fusion Mutations (An ALCHEMIST Treatment Trial)
Recruiting
This randomized phase III trial studies how well crizotinib works in treating patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery and has a mutation in a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Mutations, or changes, in ALK can make it very active and important for tumor cell growth and progression. Crizotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the ALK protein from working. Crizotinib may be an effective treatment for patients with non-sma... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/29/2024
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +5 locations
Conditions: ALK Gene Rearrangement, ALK Gene Translocation, ALK Positive, Stage IB Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma AJCC v7, Stage II Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIA Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma AJCC v7, Stage IIB Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma AJCC v7, Stage IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer AJCC v7
IMPact on Revascularization Outcomes of IVUS Guided Treatment of Complex Lesions and Economic Impact
Recruiting
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been shown in clinical trials, registries, and meta-analyses to reduce recurrent events after PCI. This is accomplished by improving the angiographic result with lesion and vessel assessment to guide stent selection and implantation and intravascular imaging following stent implantation to ensure an adequate treatment endpoint has been achieved. Despite extensive literature supporting the use of IVUS in PCI, util... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: MercyOne Iowa Heart Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Atherosclerosis
Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients Who Have Participated in Children's Oncology Group Studies
Recruiting
This clinical trial keeps track of and collects follow-up information from patients who are currently enrolled on or have participated in a Children's Oncology Group study. Developing a way to keep track of patients who have participated in Children's Oncology Group studies may allow doctors learn more about the long-term effects of cancer treatment and help them reduce problems related to treatment and improve patient quality of life.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
04/10/2024
Locations: Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Recipient, Leukemia, Solid Tumor
USCRI READY4Life Program
Recruiting
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) has developed the Relationships, Education, Advancement, and Development for Youth for Life (READY4Life) Program. This is a 16-hour program for immigrants/refugees, ages 14 to 24. The program is designed to help young immigrants and refugees prepare for a successful life in the United States. The program is taught by USCRI program staff and is being implemented at eight sites across the U.S.: Cleveland, Ohio; Colchester, Vermont; Des Moines,... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 14 years and 24 years
Trial Updated:
07/27/2022
Locations: USCRI Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Communication, Problem Solving, Social Relationships, Economic Stability