Iowa is currently home to 815 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.
Pivotal 2 Study of RGX-314 Gene Therapy in Participants With nAMD
NCT05407636
Recruiting
ABBV-RGX-314 (also known as RGX-314) is being developed as a novel one-time gene therapy for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Wet AMD is characterized by loss of vision due to new, leaky blood vessel formation in the retina. Wet AMD is a significant cause of vision loss in the United States, Europe and Japan, with up to 2 million people living with wet AMD in these geographies alone. Current anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies ha... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 50 years and 89 years
Trial Updated:
08/11/2025
Locations: Wolfe Eye Clinic - West Des Moines /ID# 256314, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: AMD, nAMD, Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, wAMD, WetAMD, CNV
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Study to Assess Adverse Events and Disease Activity of Oral Ubrogepant Tablets for the Acute Treatment of Migraine in Children and Adolescents (Ages 6-17)
NCT05125302
Recruiting
Migraine is a common neurological disorder typically characterized by attacks of throbbing, moderate to severe headache, often associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine is extremely common and disabling in children. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how safe and effective ubrogepant is in the acute treatment of migraine in children and adolescents. Ubrogepant is a drug approved for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Children and adolescents (a... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
08/11/2025
Locations: Accellacare - McFarland Clinic /ID# 229789, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: Migraine
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A Trial to Find Out How Safe REGN7075 is and How Well it Works in Combination With Cemiplimab for Adult Participants With Advanced Cancers
NCT04626635
Recruiting
This study is researching an investigational drug called REGN7075 by itself and in combination with cemiplimab with or without chemotherapy. The study is focused on patients with certain solid tumors that are in an advanced stage. The aim of the study is to see how safe and tolerable REGN7075 is by itself and in combination with cemiplimab (with or without chemotherapy), and to find out what is the best dose of REGN7075 to be given to patients with advanced solid tumors when combined with cemipl... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/11/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumors
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Study to Test OBI-3424 in Patients With T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) or T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LBL)
NCT04315324
Recruiting
This phase I/II trial studies the safety, side effects and best dose of OBI-3424 and how well it works in treating patients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or does not respond to treatment (refractory). Chemotherapy drugs, such as OBI-3424, 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 spreading. OBI-3424 may reduce the amount... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/11/2025
Locations: Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: Recurrent T Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Refractory T Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Refractory T Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, T Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
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A Research Study to Look at How Ziltivekimab Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Inflammation
NCT05636176
Recruiting
This study will be done to see if ziltivekimab can be used to treat people living with heart failure and inflammation. Participants will either get ziltivekimab or placebo. Participants will get study medicine for once-monthly injections either in a pre-filled syringe to inject the study medicine into a skinfold or a pen-injector to inject the study medicine into flat skin. The study is expected to last for up to 4 years. Participants will have up to 20 clinic visits. Participants will have to u... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/10/2025
Locations: University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Heart Failure
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Interactive Resuscitation Application for Mothers About to Experience Premature Infant Resuscitation
NCT05243043
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to design, develop, validate and pilot test an interactive Maternal Resuscitation Navigation Application (MARINA) for the purpose of providing information and guidance about the expected events that a premature infant will experience during initial resuscitation upon delivery. This information will be shared via computer app prior to the time that the mother would be in distress due to active labor. The application will be pilot tested for functionality, usability an... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 60 years
Trial Updated:
08/10/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Resuscitation
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Testing Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Deficient Mismatch Repair System (dMMR) Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma
NCT05112601
Recruiting
This phase II trial tests whether the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab is better than nivolumab alone to shrink tumors in patients with deficient mismatch repair system (dMMR) endometrial carcinoma that has come back after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected (recurrent). Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mismatch repair (MMR) is a system for recognizing and repairing damaged DNA. In 2-3% of endometrial cancers this may be due to a hereditary condition resulted from ge... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/09/2025
Locations: University of Iowa/Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Endometrial Adenocarcinoma, Endometrial Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, Endometrial Dedifferentiated Carcinoma, Endometrial Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma, Endometrial Mixed Cell Adenocarcinoma, Endometrial Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Endometrial Undifferentiated Carcinoma, Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma, Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma
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A Safety and Efficacy Study Evaluating CTX112 in Adult Subjects With Refractory Autoimmune Disease
NCT06925542
Recruiting
This is a single-arm, open-label, multicenter, ascending dose Phase 1 study evaluating the safety and preliminary efficacy of CTX112 in adult subjects with refractory autoimmune diseases, including active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
08/08/2025
Locations: Research Site 8, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: SLE (Systemic Lupus), Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Sclerosis, Inflammatory Myopathy, Idiopathic, Myositis, Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
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STEP TEENS Weight Maintenance: A Research Study on How Well Semaglutide Helps Teenagers With Excess Body Weight to Lose Weight and Maintain Weight Loss
NCT06571383
Recruiting
The study is testing how well semaglutide can help adolescents with excess body weight to lose weight and to maintain weight loss. All participants in the study will receive semaglutide as a weekly injection. The study medicine is injected with a thin needle in the stomach, thighs or upper arms. All participants will get semaglutide treatment for a minimum of 3 years.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 12 years and 15 years
Trial Updated:
08/08/2025
Locations: University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Obesity
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Triptorelin for the Prevention of Ovarian Damage in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
NCT06513962
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of giving triptorelin vs no triptorelin in preventing ovarian damage in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer receiving chemotherapy with an alkylating agents. Alkylating agents are part of standard chemotherapy, but may cause damage to the ovaries. If the ovaries are not working well or completely shut down, then it will be difficult or impossible to get pregnant in the future. Triptorelin works by blocking certain hormones and causing the ovar... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
39 years and below
Trial Updated:
08/08/2025
Locations: Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
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Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of NOC-110 in Adults With Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough
NCT06504446
Recruiting
This is a phase 2b, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Taplucainium Inhalation Powder (NOC-110) once daily in adults with refractory or unexplained chronic cough.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
08/08/2025
Locations: Accellacare of McFarland Clinic, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough
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Observation Study in Patients Age 0-5 Years With LAMA2-related Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
NCT06503367
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to understand how young children with LAMA2-related dystrophy move and change over time. We will also learn about how this condition impacts other body systems. Participants will undergo: * Neuromuscular assessments * Blood collections * Swallowing and breathing assessments * Questionnaires
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
5 years and below
Trial Updated:
08/08/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: LAMA2-MD \(Merosin Deficient Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, MDC1A\)
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