Kentucky is currently home to 1041 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.
A Study to Investigate Safety and Tolerability of TransCon IL-2 β/γ Alone or in Combination With Pembrolizumab and/or TransCon TLR7/8 Agonist or Other Anticancer Therapies in Adult Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumor Malignancies
Recruiting
TransCon IL-2 β/γ is an investigational drug being developed for treatment of locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. This is a first-in-human, open-label, Phase 1/2, dose escalation and dose expansion study of TransCon IL-2 β/γ as monotherapy or in combination therapy in adult participants with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Given the unique PK profile enabled by the TransCon technology, TransCon IL-2 β/γ presents the opportunity to enhance the therapeutic index of current IL-2 thera... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/01/2025
Locations: Ascendis Pharma Investigational Site, Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumor, Locally Advanced Solid Tumor, Metastatic Solid Tumor, Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer, Post Anti-PD-1 Melanoma, 2L+ Cervical Cancer, Neoadjuvant Melanoma, Neoadjuvant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Post Anti-PD-(L)1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Post Anti-PD-(L)1 Small Cell Lung Cancer, Third Line or Later (3L+) HER2+ Breast Cancer, Second or Third Line (2L/3L) Cervical Cancer, Third-line or Later (3L+) Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer (PROC)
Therapeutic Effect of Cytoreductive Radical Prostatectomy in Men With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Recruiting
This randomized phase II trial studies how well surgical removal of the prostate and antiandrogen therapy with or without docetaxel work in treating men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer that has spread to other places in the body. Androgens can cause the growth of prostate cancer cells. Antiandrogen therapy may lessen the amount of androgens made by the body. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, b... Read More
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/01/2025
Locations: University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions: Stage IV Prostate Adenocarcinoma AJCC v7
A Multicenter Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Clinical Responses of DSP-1083 Into Subjects With Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
The Goal of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and clinical responses following implantation of DSP-1083. Study enrolls both male and female patients in 2 cohorts.This study will be held in approximately 5-6 study sites in North America
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 40 years and 69 years
Trial Updated:
04/30/2025
Locations: University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Parkinson's Disease
A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of VAX-31 in Healthy Infants
Recruiting
The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of 4 injections of VAX-31 (at 3 dose levels) compared to PCV20 in infants at 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months of age, in addition to receiving routine US concomitant vaccines. Stage 1 of the study will comprise 3 dose ascending cohorts. Stage 2 of the study will enroll the remainder of the sample size.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 42 days and 89 days
Trial Updated:
04/30/2025
Locations: Kentucky Pediatrics/Adult Research, Bardstown, Kentucky
Conditions: Pneumococcal Vaccines
Evaluate Safety and Pharmacokinetics of INF904 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria or Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Recruiting
The study duration for an individual subject includes screening (14 days), the treatment period (28 days) and the observational follow-up period of 28 days, in total 70 days ± 6 days. All subjects will receive IMP for 28 days followed by one End of Study (EOS) visit, 4 weeks after EOT visit.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
04/30/2025
Locations: Kentucky Advanced Medical Research LLC, Murray, Kentucky
Conditions: Chronic Urticaria, Idiopathic, Hidradenitis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A Study on the Safety of TAK-279 and Whether it Can Reduce Inflammation in the Bowel of Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
Recruiting
Crohn's disease (CD) is a long-lasting condition causing inflammation that can affect any part of the gut. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TAK-279 versus placebo in participants with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD). The main aim of this study is to learn if the 3 different doses of TAK-279 reduce bowel inflammation and ulcers in the bowel compared to the placebo after 12 weeks of treatment. Another aim is to compare any medical problems that... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
04/30/2025
Locations: University Of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions: Crohn's Disease
EPIC-Peds: A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-07321332 (Nirmatrelvir)/Ritonavir in Patients Under 18 Years of Age With COVID-19 That Are Not Hospitalized But Are at Risk for Severe Disease
Recruiting
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety, pharmacokinetics (pharmacokinetics helps us understand how the drug is changed and eliminated from your body after you take it), and efficacy (how well a study treatment works in the study) of the study medicine (called nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) for potential treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The study medicine will be given to patients under 18 years of age with COVID-19 that are not hospitalized but are at risk for... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 0 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
04/30/2025
Locations: Norton Children´s Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions: COVID-19
Tobramycin Injection to Prevent Infection in Open Fractures
Recruiting
The goal of open extremity fracture (OEF) treatment is to promote fracture healing and restore function while preventing the development of infection. This is achieved through systematic and timely wound debridement and irrigation, fracture stabilization, tetanus prophylaxis, systemic and local antimicrobial therapy, and judicious timing of wound closure based on cleanliness. Early prophylactic systemic antibiotics lower infection rates in open fractures but have limitations of achieving adequat... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
04/30/2025
Locations: University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Wound Infection, Fractures, Open, Surgical Site Infection
Bupropion to Reduce Cancer Related Fatigue in Cancer Survivors
Recruiting
This phase III trial studies how well bupropion works in reducing cancer related fatigue in cancer survivors. Cancer and its treatment can cause fatigue. Bupropion is a drug that is used to treat depression, as well as to help people quit smoking. It belongs to the family of drugs called antidepressants and works by increasing certain types of activity in the brain. Bupropion may reduce cancer-related fatigue by causing changes in inflammation and stress hormones.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/30/2025
Locations: Mercy Health - Paducah Cancer Center, Paducah, Kentucky
Conditions: Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Hero: A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Pharmacodynamics (PD) of ION269 in Participants With Down Syndrome (DS) at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Recruiting
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ION269 in adults with Down syndrome with evidence of brain amyloid positivity.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 35 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: Ionis Investigative Site, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Alzheimer Disease, Down Syndrome
THRIVE: Culturally AdapTed Harm Reduction Intervention
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to develop and test a culturally adapted harm reduction intervention among Black adults who misuse opioids and/or stimulants. The questions it aims to answer include: will the culturally adapted harm reduction educational intervention increase overall knowledge of overdose and prevention/intervention techniques and increase confidence and willingness to use/teach interventions to others at-risk.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: Louisville Central Community Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions: Opioid Use, Stimulant Use
CORE-OLE: A Study of Olezarsen (ISIS 678354) Administered Subcutaneously to Participants With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of olezarsen in participants with SHTG.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: The Research Group of Lexington, LLC, Lexington, Kentucky
Conditions: Severe Hypertriglyceridemia