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.
S1501 Carvedilol in Preventing Cardiac Toxicity in Patients With Metastatic HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer
NCT03418961
Recruiting
This phase III trial studies how well carvedilol works in preventing cardiac toxicity in patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER)-2-positive breast cancer that has spread to other places in the body. A beta-blocker, such as carvedilol, is used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure, and it may prevent the heart from side effects of chemotherapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/12/2025
Locations: Medical Oncology and Hematology Associates-West Des Moines, Clive, Iowa
Conditions: Cardiotoxicity, HER2/Neu Positive, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Breast Carcinoma, Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7
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Pentoxifylline in Diabetic Kidney Disease
NCT03625648
Recruiting
Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a medication that has been on the market since 1984 for use in disease in the blood vessels of the legs. There is some preliminary information that it may protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes and other diseases. "Pentoxifylline in Diabetic Kidney Disease" is a study to bee conducted in 40 VA hospitals across the nation to determine definitively whether or not PTX can prevent worsening of kidney disease and delay death in patients with diabetic kidney disease.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/09/2025
Locations: Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Diabetic Kidney Disease
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A Study Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal (IVT) Injections of ANX007 in Participants With Geographic Atrophy (GA)
NCT06510816
Recruiting
The primary purpose of the study is to determine if IVT injections of ANX007 every month reduce vision loss in participants with GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
50 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/08/2025
Locations: Wolfe Eye Clinic, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Geographic Atrophy
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Biospecimen Collection to Identify Gene Mutations for High Risk Pancreatic Cancer in Pediatric Patients, INSPPIRE 2 Study
NCT06651580
Recruiting
This clinical trial collects blood, saliva, urine, or stool samples to help identify possible genetic mutations that may increase a person's chance at developing pancreatic cancer. Finding genetic markers among pediatric patients with acute recurrent pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis may help identify patients who are at risk of pancreatic cancer.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
17 years and below
Trial Updated:
05/07/2025
Locations: University of Iowa/Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Chronic Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreas Carcinoma, Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis
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A Study to Determine if BHV-7000 is Effective and Safe in Adults With Refractory Focal Onset Epilepsy
NCT06132893
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine whether BHV-7000 is effective in the treatment of refractory focal epilepsy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
05/07/2025
Locations: Accellacare, Ames, Iowa
Conditions: Focal Epilepsy
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Role of NADPH Oxidase in Microvascular Dysfunction Following GDM
NCT05946798
Recruiting
The purpose of this investigation is to examine NADPH oxidase as a source of reactive oxygen species contributing to aberrant microvascular function in otherwise healthy women with a history of GDM.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 50 years
Trial Updated:
05/07/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Gestational Diabetes, Oxidative Stress, Vascular Endothelial Function
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Oxidative Stress in Microvascular Dysfunction Following Gestational Diabetes
NCT05946785
Recruiting
The purpose of this investigation is to examine the role of oxidative stress in aberrant microvascular function in otherwise healthy women with a history of GDM.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 50 years
Trial Updated:
05/07/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Gestational Diabetes, Vascular Endothelial Function
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Metformin for the Treatment of Microvascular Dysfunction After Gestational Diabetes
NCT05917587
Recruiting
The purpose of this investigation is to examine the mechanisms mediating vascular dysfunction in women who have had gestational diabetes and how metformin may be a valuable treatment tool to improve microvascular function in these women before the onset of disease.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 45 years
Trial Updated:
05/07/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Gestational Diabetes
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MB-105 in Patients With CD5 Positive T-cell Lymphoma
NCT06534060
Recruiting
This is a single arm, two-stage, Phase 2, open-label, multicenter study of MB-105 in patients with CD5 Positive (CD5+) Relapsed / Refractory T-cell Lymphoma (r/r TCL). This study will apply a Simon two-stage optimal design.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/06/2025
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Lymphoma, T-Cell
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A Study of an Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Candidate Vaccine, mRNA-1195, in 18- to 55-Year-Old Healthy Participants
NCT05831111
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1195 in healthy participants.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
05/06/2025
Locations: Velocity Clinical Research, Sioux City, Iowa
Conditions: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
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Project Talk Trial: Engaging Underserved Communities in End-of-life Conversations
NCT04612738
Recruiting
Compared to the general population, individuals from underserved communities are more likely to receive low quality end-of-life care and unwanted, costly and burdensome treatments due in part to a lack of advance care planning (ACP; the process of discussing wishes for end-of-life care with loved ones/clinicians and documenting them in advance directives). This study will use existing, trusted, and respected social networks to evaluate two conversation-based tools intended to engage underserved... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/06/2025
Locations: Trinity Lutheran Church, Cherokee, Iowa
Conditions: Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives, Terminal Illness, Chronic Illness, Communication
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VItamin C in Thermal injuRY: The VICToRY Trial
NCT04138394
Recruiting
This study aims to show that giving high dose, intravenous vitamin C in addition to standard care to burned critically ill patients will be associated with less organ dysfunction, improved survival and a quicker rate of recovery. In this study, all patients will receive standard care and of the patients will also receive high dose intravenous vitamin C, while the other half of patients will receive placebo.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/05/2025
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Shock, Thermal Burn
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