Kentucky is currently home to 1068 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Louisville, Lexington, Owensboro and Paducah. 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.
EF-41/KEYNOTE D58: Phase 3 Study of Optune Concomitant With Temozolomide Plus Pembrolizumab in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
NCT06556563
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, two-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Optune® (Tumor Treating Fields at 200 kHz) together with maintenance Temozolomide (TMZ) chemotherapy agent and pembrolizumab compared to Optune® together with maintenance TMZ and placebo in newly diagnosed Glioblastoma (GBM) patients. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the Overall Survival (OS).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Glioblastoma
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Study of Targeted Therapies for the Treatment of Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease
NCT06548542
Recruiting
Crohn's disease (CD) is a long-lasting disease that causes severe inflammation (redness, swelling), in the digestive tract, most frequently affecting the bowels. It can cause many different symptoms including belly pain, diarrhea, tiredness, and weight loss. Treatments are available but do not work the same for all patients or may stop working over time. This study will evaluate the effectiveness and adverse events of targeted therapies (TaTs) for adult participants with moderate to severe CD.... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center /ID# 265564, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Crohn's Disease
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A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Non-Cirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Fibrosis
NCT06215716
Recruiting
This is a multi-center evaluation of efruxifermin (EFX) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in subjects with non-cirrhotic NASH/MASH and fibrosis stage 2 or 3 (F2 or F3). The study will enroll subjects in two cohorts for a total samples size of 1650 subjects.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: Akero Clinical Study Site, Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions: NASH With Fibrosis, MASH With Fibrosis
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A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Autogene Cevumeran Plus Atezolizumab and mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFIRINOX Alone in Participants With Resected PDAC
NCT05968326
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjuvant autogene cevumeran plus atezolizumab and modified leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), irinotecan, and oxaliplatin (mFOLFIRINOX) versus mFOLFIRINOX alone in participants with resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who have not received prior systemic anti-cancer treatment for PDAC and have no evidence of disease after surgery.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal
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ELEMENT-MDS: A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Luspatercept in Participants With Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Anemia Not Receiving Blood Transfusions
NCT05949684
Recruiting
The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy and safety of Luspatercept vs epoetin alfa in the treatment of anemia in adults due to IPSS-R very low, low, intermediate-risk MDS in ESA-naïve participants who are non-transfusion dependent (NTD).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: Local Institution - 0232, Pikeville, Kentucky
Conditions: Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Strategy for Improving Stroke Treatment Response
NCT05948566
Recruiting
SISTER is a Phase-II, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded, dose finding trial that aims to determine the safety and preliminary efficacy of TS23, a monoclonal antibody against the alpha-2 antiplasmin (a2-AP), in acute ischemic stroke.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: Baptist Healthcare System, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Ischemic Stroke
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Strategies and Treatments for Respiratory Infections & Viral Emergencies (STRIVE): Shionogi Protease Inhibitor (Ensitrelvir)
NCT05605093
Recruiting
Treatments are needed to improve outcomes among patients hospitalized for COVID-19, including direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents to mitigate the pathology driven by ongoing viral replication. This trial will evaluate S-217622 (ensitrelvir), an anti-SARS-CoV2 3C-like protease inhibitor (PI) developed by Shionogi \&; Co. Ltd. The study design is a randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center international clinical trial that will evaluate the clinical efficacy of ensitrelvir when given in addit... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: University of Kentucky (Site 210-004), Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: COVID-19
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Clinical Trial of Molecular Biomarkers in Women With Uterine Cervix Cancer
NCT05462951
Recruiting
This is a phase 0 clinical trial of molecular biomarkers in women with uterine cervix cancer. Women receive standard-of-care radiochemotherapy followed by brachytherapy. Blood samples are obtained to detect circulating levels of deoxyribonucleotides, human papillomavirus DNA, and circulating tumor cells.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: Markey Cancer Center, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Uterine Cervix Cancer
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Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Atuliflapon in Moderate-to-Severe Uncontrolled Asthma
NCT05251259
Recruiting
This is a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to assess the efficacy and safety of Atuliflapon administered once daily over a 12-week treatment period to adult participants with moderate to severe uncontrolled asthma.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: Research Site, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Asthma
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A Study of [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE in Newly Diagnosed ES-SCLC Patients in Combination With Carboplatin, Etoposide and Atezolizumab
NCT05142696
Recruiting
This study aims to establish a safe and well tolerated dose of \[177Lu\]Lu-DOTA-TATE in combination with carboplatin, etoposide and atezolizumab in this setting and to assess preliminary efficacy of this combination treatment versus the combination of carboplatin, etoposide, and atezolizumab.The study will be essential to assess a new potential therapeutic option in participants with this aggressive cancer type.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
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A Study Comparing Imetelstat Versus Best Available Therapy for the Treatment of Intermediate-2 or High-risk Myelofibrosis (MF) Who Have Not Responded to Janus Kinase (JAK)-Inhibitor Treatment
NCT04576156
Recruiting
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the overall survival of participants treated with imetelstat compared to best available therapy with intermediate-2 or high-risk Myelofibrosis (MF) who are relapsed/refractory (R/R) to Janus Kinase (JAK)-Inhibitor treatment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/18/2025
Locations: Norton Cancer Institute, Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions: Myelofibrosis
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Rhu-pGSN for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
NCT05947955
Recruiting
BTI-203 is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, Phase 2 proof-of-concept (POC) study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rhu-pGSN plus standard of care (SOC) in subjects with moderate-to-severe ARDS (P/F ratio ≤150) due to pneumonia or other infections. Potential subjects hospitalized with pneumonia or other infections are to be screened within 24 hours of diagnosis of ARDS.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/17/2025
Locations: University of Louisville Hospital - Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Infections
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