Louisiana is currently home to 908 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport and Metairie. 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 Platform Trial for Pediatric Participants With Obesity or Overweight (LY900040)
Recruiting
The purpose of this pediatric, chronic weight management, Phase 3 Master Protocol (PWMP) is to create a framework to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of obesity or overweight in pediatric participants.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Velocity Clinical Research, Lafayette, Louisiana
Conditions: Obesity, Overweight
Once Daily Versus Twice Daily Budesonide Orodispersible Tablets for Induction of Remission in EoE
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to prove the non-inferiority of a 6-weeks treatment with 1 mg budesonide orodispersible tablets BID versus 2 mg budesonide orodispesible tabletss for the induction of clinico-pathological remission in adult patients with active eosinophilic esophagitis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Dr. Falk Investigational Site, Houma, Louisiana
Conditions: Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Pharmacokinetics of Butyrate Tablet BKR-017
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile and systemic exposure of BKR-017 in individuals on statin therapy after a single dose and at steady state after seven days repeated twice daily dosing.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Conditions: Hypercholesterolemia
A Study to Investigate the Effect of Lepodisiran on the Reduction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Adults With Elevated Lipoprotein(a) - ACCLAIM-Lp(a)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of lepodisiran in reducing cardiovascular risk in participants with high lipoprotein(a) who have cardiovascular disease or are at risk of a heart attack or stroke. The study drug will be administered subcutaneously (SC) (under the skin). Approximately 1700 additional participants will be enrolled in an addendum to explore Lp(a) lowering with an alternative dosing schema.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Grace Research - Bossier, Bossier City, Louisiana
Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), Elevated Lp(a)
Strategies for Implementing a Postpartum Lifestyle Intervention in WIC Clinics
Recruiting
The primary objective of the STRIVE study is to compare two implementation strategies for Diabetes Prevention Program delivery: an in-person health coach strategy (standard 24 in-person sessions at WIC clinics) vs. a multifaceted technology-assisted health coach implementation strategy (12 in-person sessions at WIC clinics supplemented by technology support) on implementation and health-related outcomes in postpartum women.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
Conditions: Obesity, Gestational Diabetes, Lifestyle, Healthy, Glucose Intolerance During Pregnancy, PreDiabetes, Hyperglycemia
A Study of Imlunestrant Versus Standard Endocrine Therapy in Participants With Early Breast Cancer
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to measure how well imlunestrant works compared to standard hormone therapy in participants with early breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive (ER+) and human epidermal receptor 2 negative (HER2-). Participants must have already taken endocrine therapy for two to five years and must have a higher-than-average risk for their cancer to return. Study participation could last up to 10 years.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Covington, Louisiana
Conditions: Breast Neoplasms
Proact: A Study of REACT in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy (including durability) of up to 2 REACT injections given 3 months (+30 days) apart and delivered percutaneously into biopsied and non-biopsied contralateral kidneys in participants with T2DM and CKD.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 30 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, Louisiana
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Diseases
Prophylactic Reinforcement of Ventral Abdominal Incisions Trial
Recruiting
This trial is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Phasix™ Mesh implantation at the time of midline fascial closure compared to primary suture closure in preventing a subsequent incisional hernia in subjects at risk for incisional hernia after open midline laparotomy surgery.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
Conditions: Open Midline Laparotomy
A Clinical Efficacy and Safety Study of OHB-607 in Preventing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Extremely Premature Infants
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine if an investigational drug can prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, reducing the burden of chronic lung disease in extremely premature infants, as compared to extremely premature infants receiving standard neonatal care alone.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 0 hours and 24 hours
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Ochsner Baptist Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Conditions: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
A Longitudinal Observational Study of the Natural History and Management of Patients With HCC
Recruiting
TARGET-HCC is a longitudinal, observational study of patients being managed for HCC in usual clinical practice. TARGET-HCC will create a research registry of participants with HCC within academic and community real-world practices in order to assess the safety and effectiveness of the entire spectrum of current and future therapies across diverse populations.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Conditions: Hepatocellular Cancer
A Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Related Conditions Across the Entire Spectrum of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Recruiting
TARGET-NASH is a longitudinal observational cohort study of patients being managed for NASH and related conditions across the entire spectrum NAFLD in usual clinical practice. TARGET-NASH is a research registry of patients with NAFL or NASH within academic and community real-world practices maintained in order to assess the safety and effectiveness of current and future therapies.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
2 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Houma Digestive Health Specialists, Houma, Louisiana
Conditions: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Interstitial Lung Disease Prospective Outcomes Registry
Recruiting
The Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO) Registry started recruiting in 2014 with the objective of studying Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. In 2018, the registry expanded to include recruitment of participants with other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) with progressive phenotype also referred to as progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases in the Chronic Fibrosis Interstitial Lung Disease with Progressive Phenotype (ILD-PRO) Registry. When the th... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Conditions: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease