Iowa is currently home to 804 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.
Testing What Happens When an Immunotherapy Drug (Pembrolizumab) is Given by Itself Compared to the Usual Treatment of Chemotherapy With Radiation After Surgery for Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
NCT04671667
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab alone compared to the usual approach (chemotherapy \[cisplatin and carboplatin\] plus radiation therapy) after surgery in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back (recurrent) or patients with a second head and neck cancer that is not from metastasis (primary). Radiation therapy uses high energy radiation or protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Cisplatin is in a class of medications known as p... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 79 years
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Ankeny Clinic, Ankeny, Iowa
Conditions: Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Testing the Addition of Pembrolizumab, an Immunotherapy Cancer Drug to Olaparib Alone as Therapy for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer That Has Spread With Inherited BRCA Mutations
NCT04548752
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies whether adding pembrolizumab to olaparib (standard of care) works better than olaparib alone in treating patients with pancreatic cancer with germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations that has spread to other places in the body (metastatic). BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that produce tumor suppressor proteins. These proteins help repair damaged deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and, therefore, play a role in ensuring the stability of each cell's genetic material. When either of t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8, Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
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Testing the Use of Steroids and Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors With Blinatumomab or Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed BCR-ABL-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adults
NCT04530565
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of usual treatment of chemotherapy and steroids and a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) to the same treatment plus blinatumomab. Blinatumomab is a Bi-specific T-Cell Engager ('BiTE') that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. The information gained from this study may help researchers determine if combination therapy with steroids, TKIs, and blinatumomab work better than the standard of care.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia With t(9;22)(q34.1;q11.2); BCR-ABL1
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Testing the Addition of Radiation Therapy to the Usual Immune Therapy Treatment (Atezolizumab) for Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer, The RAPTOR Trial
NCT04402788
Recruiting
This phase II/III trial compares the effect of adding radiation therapy to the usual maintenance therapy with atezolizumab versus atezolizumab alone in patients who have already received atezolizumab plus chemotherapy for the treatment of small cell lung cancer that has spread outside of the lung or to other parts of the body (extensive stage). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as atezolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability o... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Ankeny Clinic, Ankeny, Iowa
Conditions: Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
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A 12-Month Study of Lasmiditan (LY573144) Treatment in Children Aged 6 to 17 With Migraine
NCT04396574
Recruiting
The reason for this 12-month, open-label study is to see if the study drug lasmiditan is safe and effective for the intermittent acute treatment of migraine in children aged 6 to 17. The study will last about 12 months and may include up to 7 visits.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Integrated Clinical Trial Services, Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Migraine
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A Study of Lasmiditan (LY573144) Treatment in Children Aged 6 to 17 With Migraine
NCT04396236
Recruiting
The reason for this study is to see if lasmiditan is safe and effective in children aged 6 to 17 with migraine. The study will last up to 20 weeks and may include up to 4 visits.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Integrated Clinical Trial Services, Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Migraine
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Testing Early Treatment for Patients With High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (SLL), EVOLVE CLL/SLL Study
NCT04269902
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares early treatment with venetoclax and obinutuzumab versus delayed treatment with venetoclax and obinutuzumab in patients with newly diagnosed high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as obinutuzumab, may help t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
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Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALCHEMIST Trial
NCT04267848
Recruiting
This phase III ALCHEMIST trial tests the addition of pembrolizumab to usual chemotherapy for the treatment of stage IIA, IIB, IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin, pemetrexed, carboplatin, gemcitabine hydrochloride, and paclitaxel, work... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma, Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8
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A Study of JNJ-68284528, a Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell (CAR-T) Therapy Directed Against B-cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) in Participants With Multiple Myeloma
NCT04133636
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the overall minimal residual disease (MRD) negative rate of participants who receive JNJ-68284528.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Multiple Myeloma
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Efficacy and Safety of Maridebart Cafraglutide in Adult Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Have Obesity or Are Overweight
NCT06858878
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:
07/16/2025
Locations: Iowa Diabetes Research, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Obesity, Overweight
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FORTIFI-HN01: A Study of Ficerafusp Alfa (BCA101) or Placebo in Combination With Pembrolizumab in First-Line PD-L1-pos, R or M HNSCC
NCT06788990
Recruiting
Ficerafusp alfa is directed against two targets, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) and Transforming Growth Factor beta (TGF-β). This study intends to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ficerafusp alfa in combination with pembrolizumab versus placebo with pembrolizumab in 1L PD-L1-positive, recurrent or metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/16/2025
Locations: Site#0140, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Polycystic Kidney Disease 1 (PKD1) Gene Variant Groups in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
NCT06747572
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence, demographic, and clinical characteristics of PKD1/2 gene variant groups in the ADPKD population.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 12 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/16/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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