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 of 68Ga-R10602
Recruiting
A phase 1 imaging study of 68Ga-R10602 in hormone-receptor positive breast cancer.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/09/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Locoregionally Recurrent Hormone-receptor Positive Breast Cancer, Metastatic Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer, Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Adenocarcinoma
ICoN-1 Phase 3 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Treatment With MNKD-101, Clofazimine Inhalation Suspension
Recruiting
This clinical trial is designed to compare the efficacy and safety of Clofazimine Inhalation Suspension versus placebo when added to guideline-based therapy (GBT)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
07/09/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: MAC Lung Disease, Treatment Refractory MAC Lung Disease, Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
Psilocybin vs Ketamine for Alcohol Use Disorder
Recruiting
This study will collect data that measures the effects of a psychedelic intervention on patients struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The study design will be a double blind, randomized, active-comparator trial with two study arms. Subjects randomized to Arm 1 (n=40) will receive individual psychotherapy sessions plus a 30 mg dose of psilocybin. Arm 2 subjects (n=40) will receive individual psychotherapy sessions and a 0.75 mg/kg dose of ketamine.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 21 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/09/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Dependence, Alcohol Abuse
The Fourth Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study
Recruiting
LAAOS-4 aims to determine if catheter-based endovascular left atrial appendage occlusion prevents ischemic stroke or systemic embolism in participants with atrial fibrillation, who remain at high risk of stroke, despite receiving ongoing treatment with oral anticoagulation.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/09/2025
Locations: MercyOne Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Ischemic, Systemic Embolism
Ramucirumab and Paclitaxel or FOLFIRI in Advanced Small Bowel Cancers
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well ramucirumab and paclitaxel or the FOLFIRI regimen (leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil, and irinotecan hydrochloride) work in treating patients with small bowel cancers that have spread extensively to other anatomic sites (advanced) or are no longer responding to treatment (refractory). Ramucirumab is a monoclonal antibody that attaches to and inhibits a molecule called VEGFR-2. This may restrain new blood vessel formation therefore reducing nutrient supply to t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/09/2025
Locations: Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: Metastatic Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma, Stage III Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IV Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
Treatment of Moderate to Severe Refractory Crohn's Disease
Recruiting
This research study is testing an investigational research product called TRX103 as a possible treatment for individuals suffering from Crohn's Disease (CD). The primary purpose of this study is to learn how safe and effective different doses of TRX103 are when administered to individuals with CD.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/08/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Crohns Disease
A Study to Investigate LP352 in Children and Adults With Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEE)
Recruiting
This (DEEp OCEAN Study) is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of LP352 in the treatment of seizures in children and adults with DEE. The study consists of 3 main phases: Screening, Titration period, Maintenance period, followed by a Taper period and Follow-Up. The total duration of the study will be approximately 24 months.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/08/2025
Locations: Site Number - USA 13, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy
Mirikizumab Real World Protocol
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to learn about how effective mirikizumab (Omvoh) is when treating patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) Does mirikizumab (Omvoh) lead to a reduction in symptoms at intervals throughout one year? Participants being prescribed mirikizumab (Omvoh) as part of their regular medical care for UC will answer online survey questions about their bowel habits for 1 year.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/08/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Ulcerative Colitis
Defactinib and Avutometinib, With or Without Encorafenib, for the Treatment of Patients With Brain Metastases From Cutaneous Melanoma
Recruiting
The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to provide proof-of-principle data for the biologic activity of defactinib in combination with avutometinib in brain metastases from melanoma, and to define the potential role of the combination with mutant BRAF inhibitors or after BRAF/MEK inhibitors in BRAF V600E/K mutant tumors, in individuals with advanced melanoma who experience the development or progression of brain metastases after treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors. The main qu... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/08/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Melanoma
Parasitic Ulcer Treatment Trial
Recruiting
The Parasitic Ulcer Treatment Trial (PUTT) is a multi-center, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial. The purpose of this study is to determine whether including topical corticosteroids in a regimen for acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) will improve vision. Patients presenting to all enrollment centers with evidence of acanthamoeba keratitis will be eligible for the trial if there is evidence of ocular inflammation after 4 weeks of anti-amoebic therapy. Those who agree to participate will be random... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
8 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/07/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Ivosidenib in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Conventional Chondrosarcoma Untreated or Previously Treated With 1 Systemic Treatment Regimen
Recruiting
Study CL3-95031-007 (CHONQUER) is a Phase 3, international, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of orally administered ivosidenib. Participants are required to have a histopathological diagnosis consistent with isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) gene-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic conventional chondrosarcoma Grades 1, 2, or 3 and not eligible for curative resection. IDH1 mutant status will be determined during pre-screening/screening phase. Participant must ha... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/07/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Locally Advanced or Metastatic Conventional Chondrosarcoma With an IDH1 Mutation, Untreated or Previously Treated With 1 Systemic Treatment Regimen
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sefaxersen (RO7434656) in Participants With Primary Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy at High Risk of Progression
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of sefaxersen (RO7434656), a novel Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy in participants with primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) who are at high risk of progressive kidney disease despite optimized supportive care.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/07/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Primary IgA Nephropathy