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.
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
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)
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
A Study of Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel and Talquetamab for the Treatment of Participants With High-Risk Multiple Myeloma
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to define the safety of Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel (Cilta-cel) and Talquetamab in participants with high-risk multiple myeloma (MM).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Multiple Myeloma
177Lu-DOTATATE Modified Delivery Based on Individualized Dosimetry
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to learn if individualized dosimetry-based prescribing of Lutetium-177 DOTATATE (Lutathera, Novartis Pharmaceuticals) improves treatment outcomes for adults with unresectable neuroendocrine tumors. To investigate this, study participants will: * Undergo Somatostatin Receptor (SSTR) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, such as a DOTATOC PET/CT scan * Be randomized to receive standard treatment (as per FDA guidelines) or investigational treatment (customized dosin... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Neuroendocrine Tumors, Neuroendocrine Tumor Grade 1, Neuroendocrine Tumor Grade 2