Iowa is currently home to 794 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 Phase III Randomised Study to Evaluate Dato-DXd and Durvalumab for Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Treatment of Triple-Negative or Hormone Receptor-low/HER2-negative Breast Cancer
Recruiting
This is a Phase III, 2-arm, randomised, open-label, multicentre, global study assessing the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant Dato-DXd plus durvalumab followed by adjuvant durvalumab with or without chemotherapy compared with neoadjuvant pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy followed by adjuvant pembrolizumab with or without chemotherapy in participants with previously untreated TNBC or hormone receptor-low/HER2-negative breast cancer.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/02/2025
Locations: Research Site, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Breast Cancer
Guanfacine for Hyperactivity in Children With Down Syndrome (HYPEbeGONE_DS)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine efficacy of guanfacine immediate release (GIR) for the treatment of hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention in children 6-12 years of age with Down syndrome (DS) after 8 weeks of treatment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 12 years
Trial Updated:
06/02/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Hyperactivity in Children With Down Syndrome, Impulsivity in Children With Down Syndrome
Strategy for Improving Stroke Treatment Response
Recruiting
SISTER is a Phase-II, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded, dose finding trial that aims to determine the safety and preliminary efficacy of TS23, a monoclonal antibody against the alpha-2 antiplasmin (a2-AP), in acute ischemic stroke.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/02/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Ischemic Stroke
Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion for Prophylactic Stroke Reduction Trial
Recruiting
This trial is a prospective, randomized, multicenter, multinational, blinded, superiority trial. The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of left atrial appendage exclusion (LAAE) for the prevention of ischemic stroke or systemic arterial embolism in subjects undergoing cardiac surgery who have risk factors for atrial fibrillation and ischemic stroke.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/02/2025
Locations: Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Ischemic Stroke, Systemic Embolism
A Study of PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V in Advanced Solid Tumors
Recruiting
This study will test the safety of a drug called PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V alone and with pembrolizumab in participants with solid tumors. It will also study the side effects of this drug. A side effect is anything a drug does to your body besides treating your disease. Participants will have solid tumor cancer that has spread through the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed with surgery (unresectable). This study will have five parts. Parts A and B of the study will find out how much PF-0804605... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/02/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Ovarian Neoplasms, Melanoma, Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms, Gastric Cancer
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:
06/02/2025
Locations: Mercy Medical Center, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Hypertension, Vascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus
Assessment of CCM in HF With Higher Ejection Fraction
Recruiting
The AIM HIGHer Clinical Trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) therapy in patients with heart failure with LVEF ≥40% and ≤70%.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/02/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Heart Failure, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Heart Failure With Mid Range Ejection Fraction, Heart Failure With Moderately Reduced Ejection Fraction, Diastolic Heart Failure
Hydrus® Microstent New Enrollment Post-Approval Study
Recruiting
The purpose of this post-approval study is to evaluate the rate of Hydrus Microstent malposition and associated clinical sequelae occurring within 24 months post-operation. Qualified subjects will undergo uncomplicated cataract surgery with placement of a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL), followed by implantation of the Hydrus Microstent.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
45 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/02/2025
Locations: Jones Eye Center PC, Sioux City, Iowa
Conditions: Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
A Prospective Natural History and Outcome Measure Discovery Study of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 4J
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, longitudinal, prospective observational natural history study of subjects with a molecularly confirmed diagnosis of CMT4J. The study will enroll 20 subjects of any age into a uniform protocol for follow-up and evaluations. Subject visits will occur every 12 months + 4 weeks for up to 2 years.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/01/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuro-Degenerative Disease, Neuromuscular Diseases
Aquagenic Wrinkling Prediction
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether an aquagenic wrinkling procedure (i.e., soaking hands in a water bath for up to 20 minutes) can be used as a screening tool for cystic fibrosis carrier status. Participants will complete one visit where they will undergo an aquagenic wrinkling procedure to see how their hands respond.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 24 years
Trial Updated:
05/30/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Aquagenic Wrinkling of Palms, Carrier State
REdo tranScatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Transcatheter aOrtic Valve failuRE
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to generate clinical evidence on valve safety and performance in subjects treated by redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 105 years
Trial Updated:
05/30/2025
Locations: MercyOne Iowa Heart Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Aortic Stenosis
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:
05/30/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis