There are currently 163 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.
A Study of the Drugs Selumetinib vs. Carboplatin and Vincristine in Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
NCT04166409
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of selumetinib versus the standard of care treatment with carboplatin and vincristine (CV) in treating patients with newly diagnosed or previously untreated low-grade glioma (LGG) that does not have a genetic abnormality called BRAFV600E mutation and is not associated with systemic neurofibromatosis type 1. Selumetinib works by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and may kill tumor cells. Carboplatin and vincristine are chemotherapy drugs... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 21 years
Trial Updated:
05/16/2025
Locations: Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Low Grade Glioma, Low Grade Astrocytoma, Metastatic Low Grade Astrocytoma, Metastatic Low Grade Glioma
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Using Nivolumab Alone or With Cabozantinib to Prevent Mucosal Melanoma Return After Surgery
NCT05111574
Recruiting
This phase II trial tests whether nivolumab in combination with cabozantinib works in patients with mucosal melanoma. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Cabozantinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals tumor cells to multiply. T... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/16/2025
Locations: Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa +1 locations
Conditions: Anal Melanoma, Bladder Melanoma, Cervical Melanoma, Esophageal Melanoma, Gallbladder Melanoma, Mucosal Melanoma, Oral Cavity Mucosal Melanoma, Penile Mucosal Melanoma, Rectal Melanoma, Recurrent Mucosal Melanoma, Sinonasal Mucosal Melanoma, Urethral Melanoma, Vaginal Melanoma, Vulvar Melanoma, Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma, Nasopharyngeal Mucosal Melanoma, Urinary System Mucosal Melanoma
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A Study With Tovorafenib (DAY101) as a Treatment Option for Progressive, Relapsed, or Refractory Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
NCT05828069
Recruiting
This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects, best dose and activity of tovorafenib (DAY101) in treating patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive), has come back (relapsed) after previous treatment, or does not respond to therapy (refractory). Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a type of disease that occurs when the body makes too many immature Langerhans cells (a type of white blood cell). When these cells build up, they can form... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 180 days and 22 years
Trial Updated:
05/16/2025
Locations: Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Recurrent Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Refractory Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
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Reaching Rural Cancer Survivors Who Smoke Using Text-Based Program
NCT05008848
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of text-based cessation intervention to a manual in helping rural cancer patients who smoke, quit. Text-based scheduled gradual reduction may reduce the frequency of cigarette use to zero and may be effective in quitting smoking.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/16/2025
Locations: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa +2 locations
Conditions: Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
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SIMPLAAFY Clinical Trial
NCT06521463
Recruiting
The primary objective is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of two monotherapy regimens versus dual antiplatelet (DAPT) therapy following post-implant with the WATCHMAN FLX Pro device in a commercial clinical setting.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/16/2025
Locations: Mercy Hospital Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Bleeding
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A Study of Repotrectinib Versus Crizotinib in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI)-naïve ROS1-positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (TRIDENT-3)
NCT06140836
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of repotrectinib and crizotinib in participants with locally advanced or metastatic TKI-naïve ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/15/2025
Locations: Local Institution - 0221, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
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A Study of the Drugs Selumetinib Versus Carboplatin/Vincristine in Patients With Neurofibromatosis and Low-Grade Glioma
NCT03871257
Recruiting
This phase III trial studies if selumetinib works just as well as the standard treatment with carboplatin/vincristine (CV) for subjects with NF1-associated low grade glioma (LGG), and to see if selumetinib is better than CV in improving vision in subjects with LGG of the optic pathway (vision nerves). Selumetinib is a drug that works by blocking some enzymes that low-grade glioma tumor cells need for their growth. This results in killing tumor cells. Drugs used as chemotherapy, such as carboplat... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 21 years
Trial Updated:
05/15/2025
Locations: Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Low Grade Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Visual Pathway Glioma
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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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The Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PedAL) Screening Trial - A Study to Test Bone Marrow and Blood in Children With Leukemia That Has Come Back After Treatment or Is Difficult to Treat - A Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Children's Oncology Group Study
NCT04726241
Recruiting
This study aims to use clinical and biological characteristics of acute leukemias to screen for patient eligibility for available pediatric leukemia sub-trials. Testing bone marrow and blood from patients with leukemia that has come back after treatment or is difficult to treat may provide information about the patient's leukemia that is important when deciding how to best treat it, and may help doctors find better ways to diagnose and treat leukemia in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
22 years and below
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Post Cytotoxic Therapy, Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Post Cytotoxic Therapy, Myeloid Leukemia Associated With Down Syndrome
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MILD® Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression: A Medicare Claims Study
NCT03072927
Recruiting
This prospective longitudinal study will compare incidence rates of Medicare beneficiary surgical and minimally invasive intervention post index procedure, as well as harms associated with the MILD procedure, at 24 months post-treatment with MILD, tested against a control group of similar patients that have had a comparable procedure. This study will start with patients treated with a study procedure having an index date on or after January 1, 2017, and enrollment will continue until stopped by... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa +1 locations
Conditions: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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Saruparib (AZD5305) vs Placebo in Men With Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer Receiving Physician's Choice New Hormonal Agents
NCT06120491
Recruiting
The intention of the study is to demonstrate superiority of Saruparib (AZD5305) + physician's choice NHA relative to placebo + physician's choice NHA by assessment of radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) in participants with mCSPC.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 130 years
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Research Site, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
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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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