Iowa is currently home to 796 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 Cedar Rapids. 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.
Biologic Abatement and Capturing Kids' Outcomes and Flare Frequency in Juvenile Spondyloarthritis
Recruiting
This randomized pragmatic trial will generate knowledge about strategies used to de-escalate tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) therapy in patients with juvenile spondyloarthritis with sustained inactive disease and are treated at one of the 29 participating pediatric healthcare systems. This open label study will be conducted in the setting of routine clinical care and will compare the risk and timing of flare (Aim 1) and patients' lived experiences (Aim 2) across three arms.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 8 years and 21 years
Trial Updated:
08/02/2024
Locations: University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Juvenile Spondyloarthritis
A Prospective Natural History and Outcome Measure Discovery Study of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 4J
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, longitudinal, prospective observational natural history study of subjects with a molecularly confirmed diagnosis of CMT4J. The study will enroll 20 subjects of any age into a uniform protocol for follow-up and evaluations. Subject visits will occur every 12 months + 4 weeks for up to 2 years.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
08/01/2024
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuro-Degenerative Disease, Neuromuscular Diseases
A Study of Dostarlimab vs Placebo After Chemoradiation in Adult Participants With Locally Advanced Unresected Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of Dostarlimab compared to Placebo in adult participants with HNSCC (Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/26/2024
Locations: GSK Investigational Site, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Neoplasms, Head and Neck
ABTECT-2 - ABX464 Treatment Evaluation for Ulcerative Colitis Therapy -2
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, randomized, placebo controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ABX464 given at 25 or 50 mg QD in inducing clinical remission in subjects with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who have inadequate response, no response, a loss of response, or an intolerance to either conventional therapies \[corticosteroids, immunosuppressant (i.e. azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate)\] and/or advanced therapies \[biologics (TNF inhibitors, anti-integrin... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
16 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/25/2024
Locations: Iowa Digestive Disease Center, Clive, Iowa
Conditions: Ulcerative Colitis
Volume Support/Assist Control Mode Ventilation and Diaphragmatic Atrophy
Recruiting
The objective of the study is to determine how controlled mode ventilation and support mode ventilation impact ventilator-free days and diaphragmatic atrophy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/25/2024
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Mechanical Ventilation Complication
Palbociclib and Pembrolizumab in Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS)
Recruiting
This is a single-arm open-label window of opportunity clinical study assessing the impact of pre-treatment with palbociclib.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/24/2024
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
iotaSOFT Pediatric Study
Recruiting
Prospective, non-randomized, open-label study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the iotaSOFT Insertion System when used to assist electrode array insertion during cochlear implant surgery in a pediatric population.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 9 months and 12 years
Trial Updated:
07/23/2024
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Hearing Loss, Bilateral, Hearing Loss, Unilateral
Less Discomfort and Less Pharmacology. Cataract Surgery at Physiologic Intraocular Pressure (IOP)
Recruiting
To investigate the impact of high vs low Intraocular Pressure (IOP) on the intraoperative experience for the patient and surgeon. Operating at a more physiologic IOP using Active Sentry hand piece during cataract surgery will result in significantly less discomfort/pain as assessed by the decreased need for rescue medication
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
07/22/2024
Locations: Wolfe Eye Clinic, West Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions: Nuclear Cataract
Autoimmune Intervention Mastery Course Study
Recruiting
The goal of this project is to critically evaluate the effectiveness of using an online program to improve diet and self-care in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), fibromyalgia, post acute sequela of covid, and cancer in remission with persisting fatigue.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2024
Locations: Univeristy of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis, Clinically Isolated Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, Cancer in Remission With Persisting Fatigue
A Comparison Of Primary TKA Rehabilitation Using A Smart Orthotic Versus Outpatient Physical Therapy
Recruiting
This will be a prospective, randomized, noninferiority clinical trial comparing rehabilitation methods post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Population of interest is adult hip/knee clinic patients over age 18 who are indicated for unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty. All TKA patients are prescribed physical therapy (PT) for rehabilitation post-operatively. The investigators will compare this current treatment with a new, validated, wearable smart knee brace (FM2 Knee Brace) that can be use... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2024
Locations: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Arthropathy of Knee
Study of INBRX-106 and INBRX-106 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (Hexavalent OX40 Agonist)
Recruiting
This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, non-randomized, 4-part trial to determine the safety profile and identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of INBRX 106 administered as a single agent or in combination with the anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) pembrolizumab (Keytruda®). KEYTRUDA is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp \& Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck \& Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/17/2024
Locations: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Solid Tumor, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Urothelial Carcinoma
Essential Amino Acid Supplementation for Femoral Fragility Fractures
Recruiting
This trial will evaluate the impact of 4 weeks of postoperative essential amino acid (EAA)-based supplementation on muscle morphology after femoral fragility fracture. This trial will assess the ability of EAA-based to increase skeletal muscle metabolic activity, reduce inflammation, and induce muscle fiber hypertrophy, as well as preserve skeletal muscle mass and physical performance up to 6 months after injury. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to 1) standard of care (no dietary i... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
65 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/15/2024
Locations: University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, Iowa
Conditions: Femoral Fracture, Fragility Fracture, Muscle Atrophy