Iowa is currently home to 790 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and West Des Moines. Whether you're a healthy volunteer interested in paid medical research or someone seeking trials related to a specific condition, the state offers a diverse array of opportunities in your vicinity.
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Ralinepag to Improve Treatment Outcomes in PAH Patients
Recruiting
Study ROR-PH-301, ADVANCE OUTCOMES, is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of ralinepag when added to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) standard of care or PAH-specific background therapy in subjects with World Health Organization (WHO) Group 1 PAH.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/17/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: PAH, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Hypertension, Connective Tissue Diseases, Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Vascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Pulmonary, Lung Diseases, Respiratory Tract Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Maridebart Cafraglutide in Adult Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Have Obesity or Are Overweight
Recruiting
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that maridebart cafraglutide is superior to placebo for percent change in body weight.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: Iowa Diabetes Research, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Obesity, Overweight
Streamlined Treatment of Pulmonary Exacerbations in Pediatrics
Recruiting
The STOP PEDS RCT is a multicenter, parallel, open label randomized controlled trial evaluating the long-term (one year) and short-term safety and efficacy of two antibiotic treatment strategies for the management of outpatient pulmonary exacerbations (PEx) in the pediatric CF population.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 3 years and 18 years
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis
A Study of Remternetug (LY3372993) in Early Alzheimer's Disease (TRAILRUNNER-ALZ 3)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to measure the difference in time to developing or worsening memory, thinking, or functional problems due to Alzheimer's disease occurring in participants receiving study drug compared to placebo. Participation could last up to 255 weeks including screening, a double-blind treatment period, and a double-blind observation period. In addition, eligible participants who receive placebo during the double-blind treatment period may choose to extend their study participat... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 55 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, Waterloo, Iowa
Conditions: Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase II Study of Ensifentrine in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Recruiting
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of ensifentrine inhalation suspension (3 mg) delivered twice daily via standard jet nebulizer over at least 24 weeks, compared to placebo, in subjects with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
ICoN-1 Phase 3 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Treatment With MNKD-101, Clofazimine Inhalation Suspension
Recruiting
This clinical trial is designed to compare the efficacy and safety of Clofazimine Inhalation Suspension versus placebo when added to guideline-based therapy (GBT)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: MAC Lung Disease, Treatment Refractory MAC Lung Disease, Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti-CTLA-4 Drugs (IGNYTE-3)
Recruiting
This is a randomized, controlled, multicenter, open-label Phase 3 clinical study comparing VO in combination with nivolumab versus Physician's Choice treatment for patients with unresectable Stage IIIb-IV cutaneous melanoma whose disease progressed on an anti PD-1 and an anti-CTLA-4 containing regimen (administered either as a combination regimen or in sequence) or who are not candidates for treatment with an anti-CTLA-4 therapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Advanced Melanoma
Adding Nivolumab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer, PARAMUNE Trial
Recruiting
This phase II/III trial compares the addition of nivolumab to the usual treatment of paclitaxel and ramucirumab to paclitaxel and ramucirumab alone in treating patients with gastric or esophageal adenocarcinoma that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced). A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Im... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Ankeny Clinic, Ankeny, Iowa
Conditions: Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, Clinical Stage II Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Gastric Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Metastatic Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, Unresectable Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Unresectable Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Unresectable Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
A Study of Investigational Tirzepatide (LY3298176) Doses in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety and efficacy of investigational tirzepatide doses in participants with Type 2 diabetes and obesity that are already taking metformin. The study will last for about 89 weeks.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: Integrated Clinical Trial Services, Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
Open Label, Long-term Study Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Amlitelimab in Participants Aged 12 Years and Older With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Recruiting
This is a single group, 1-arm, long-term safety study for treatment of participants with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD). The purpose of this study is to characterize the long-term safety and efficacy of amlitelimab in treated participants with age ≥12 years old with moderate to severe AD. The study duration per participant will be up to 180 weeks, including: * A screening period of up to 2 to 4 weeks * An open label treatment period of up to 160 weeks (approximately 3 years) * A po... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: Velocity Clinical Research - Sioux City- Site Number : 8400046, Sioux City, Iowa
Conditions: Dermatitis Atopic
SPYRAL AFFIRM Global Study of RDN With the Symplicity Spyral RDN System in Subjects With Uncontrolled HTN
Recruiting
The purpose of this single-arm interventional study is to evaluate the long-term safety, efficacy, and durability of the Symplicity Spyral system in subjects treated with renal denervation. Additionally, long-term follow-up data will also be collected from eligible subjects previously treated in the SPYRAL PIVOTAL-SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED and SPYRAL HTN-ON MED studies.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: Mercy Medical Center, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Hypertension, Vascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus
A Longitudinal Observational Study of the Natural History and Management of Patients With HCC
Recruiting
TARGET-HCC is a longitudinal, observational study of patients being managed for HCC in usual clinical practice. TARGET-HCC will create a research registry of participants with HCC within academic and community real-world practices in order to assess the safety and effectiveness of the entire spectrum of current and future therapies across diverse populations.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Hepatocellular Cancer