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.
Study to Assess Change in Disease Activity and Adverse Events of Oral Venetoclax With Intravenous (IV) Obinutuzumab in Adult Participants With Recurring Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Recruiting
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia (cancer of blood cells). The purpose of this study is to assess retreatment with venetoclax-obinutuzumab (VenG) in participants previously treated with fixed duration first-line (IL) therapy of venetoclax in combination with an anti-CD20 antibody +/- X (where X is any additional drug). Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed. Venetoclax is an approved drug for the treatment of CLL. Study doctors put the partic... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Des Moines Oncology Research Association /ID# 232606, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Mirvetuximab Soravtansine With Bevacizumab Versus Bevacizumab as Maintenance in Platinum-sensitive Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Peritoneal Cancer
Recruiting
GLORIOSA is a Phase 3 multicenter, open label study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mirvetuximab Soravtansine + Bevacizumab as maintenance therapy in participants with platinum-sensitive ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers with high folate receptor-alpha (FRα) expression.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: University of Iowa /ID# 269566, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer
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:
07/18/2025
Locations: Research Site, Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Breast Cancer
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Pirtobrutinib in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Recruiting
The main purpose of Part 1 of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of 3 dose levels of Pirtobrutinib in participants with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), who have received 1-3 lines of treatment including a covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. The purpose of Part 2 of this study is to evaluate pirtobrutinib monotherapy in participants with treatment-naïve CLL/SLL with 17p deletions. Participation in Part 1 is expected to last approxi... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: Mission Cancer + Blood, Waukee, Iowa
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Study Of Oral Elagolix Tablets In Combination With Combined Oral Contraceptive Capsules/Tablets To Assess Dysmenorrhea Response In Adult Female Participants With Endometriosis And Associated Moderate To Severe Pain
Recruiting
Endometriosis is a painful disorder of the uterus affecting 6-10% of women of childbearing age. Endometriosis affects daily activities, social relationships, sexuality and sexual activity, and mental health. This study will evaluate how well elagolix in combination with combined oral contraceptives (COC) works within the body and/or how safe it is compared to placebo (does not contain treatment drug). This study will assess the dysmenorrhea (painful periods) response in participants with endomet... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 49 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics /ID# 217144, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Endometriosis
Innovative Automated Insulin Delivery System for Type 2 Diabetes
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the twiist insulin delivery system works to treat adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: Iowa Diabetes & Endocrinology Research Center, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Treated Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Substudy 01A: Zilovertamab Vedotin in Pediatric and Young Adult Participants With Hematologic Malignancies or Solid Tumors (MK-9999-01A/LIGHTBEAM-U01)
Recruiting
Substudy 01A is part of a platform study. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of zilovertamab vedotin in pediatric participants with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)/Burkitt lymphoma, or neuroblastoma and in pediatric and young adult participants with Ewing sarcoma.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 months and 25 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: University of Iowa-Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 1017), Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma, Burkitt Lymphoma, Neuroblastoma, Ewing Sarcoma
A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) Compared With Placebo in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity or Overweight
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to find out how well and how safely tirzepatide works in adults who have type 1 diabetes and obesity or overweight. Participation in the study will last about 49 weeks.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes, Obesity, Overweight
Safety and Effectiveness of the Genio® bilAteral Stimulation for Treatment of Complete Concentric CollapsE and OSA.
Recruiting
The solution offered by the Genio System to treat OSA patients with CCC using bilateral HGNS has a favorable risk-benefit ratio, as demonstrated by evidence from 2 studies.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 22 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Institute for Clinical & Translational Science, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of JNJ-77242113 Compared to Placebo and Ustekinumab in Participants With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to assess how well JNJ-77242113 works when compared to placebo and ustekinumab in participants with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Plaque Psoriasis
The Effect of Retatrutide Once Weekly on Cardiovascular Outcomes and Kidney Outcomes in Adults Living With Obesity (TRIUMPH-Outcomes)
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to determine if retatrutide can significantly lower the incidence of serious heart-related complications or prevent the worsening of kidney function. The trial will enroll adults with body mass index 27 kg/m\^2 or higher and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and/or chronic kidney disease. The study will last for about 5 years. Participants will have up to 27 clinic visits with the study doctor.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
45 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
A Long-Term Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity or Overweight
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to find out how well and how safely tirzepatide works long-term in adults who have type 1 diabetes and obesity or overweight. Participation in the study will last about 20 months.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes, Obesity, Overweight