There are currently 210 clinical trials in Knoxville, Tennessee looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including East Tennessee Children's Hospital, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Thompson Cancer Survival Center and University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
A Study to Compare Treatment With the Drug Selumetinib Alone Versus Selumetinib and Vinblastine in Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Low-Grade Glioma
Recruiting
This phase III trial investigates the best dose of vinblastine in combination with selumetinib and the benefit of adding vinblastine to selumetinib compared to selumetinib alone in treating children and young adults with low-grade glioma (a common type of brain cancer) that has come back after prior treatment (recurrent) or does not respond to therapy (progressive). Selumetinib is a drug that works by blocking a protein that lets tumor cells grow without stopping. Vinblastine blocks cell growth... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 25 years
Trial Updated:
04/12/2025
Locations: East Tennessee Childrens Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Recurrent Low Grade Astrocytoma, Refractory Low Grade Astrocytoma, Refractory Low Grade Glioma, Recurrent WHO Grade 2 Glioma, Refractory WHO Grade 1 Glioma
Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan in Participants With Urothelial Cancer That Cannot Be Removed or Has Spread
Recruiting
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sacituzumab govitecan-hziy monotherapy and with novel combinations in participants with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/11/2025
Locations: Thompson Oncology Group - Knoxville West, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, ALCHEMIST Trial
Recruiting
This phase III ALCHEMIST trial tests the addition of pembrolizumab to usual chemotherapy for the treatment of stage IIA, IIB, IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin, pemetrexed, carboplatin, gemcitabine hydrochloride, and paclitaxel, work... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/11/2025
Locations: University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma, Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8
The CONFORM Pivotal Trial
Recruiting
The CLAAS® device will be evaluated for safety and efficacy by establishing its performance is non-inferior to the commercially available WATCHMAN® and Amulet™ left atrial appendage closure devices in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Patients who are eligible for the trial will be randomized to receive either the CLAAS device or the WATCHMAN or Amulet™ devices and will be followed for 5 years after device implant.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/11/2025
Locations: Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of BMS-986489 (BMS-986012+ Nivolumab Fixed Dose Combination) in Combination With Carboplatin Plus Etoposide to That of Atezolizumab With Carboplatin Plus Etoposide as First-Line Therapy in Participants With Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (TIGOS).
Recruiting
The Purpose of the Study is to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of BMS-986489 (Anti-fucosyl-GM1+ Nivolumab Fixed Dose Combination) in Combination with Carboplatin plus Etoposide to that of Atezolizumab with Carboplatin plus Etoposide as First-Line Therapy in Participants with Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/11/2025
Locations: Local Institution - 0307, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study to Learn About How Well BAY3283142 Works and Its Safety in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease
Recruiting
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD), CKD is a condition in which the kidneys' ability to work properly gradually decreases over time. A common sign of decreasing kidney function is the body losing too much of a protein called albumin in the urine. This condition is known as albuminuria. This can lead to a faster decline in kidney function. People who have high blood pressure and diabetes are more likely to have CKD and are at a higher ri... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/10/2025
Locations: Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease
A Study to Test if a Fixed-Dose Combination of Fluticasone Propionate/Albuterol Sulfate is Effective in Preventing Asthma Exacerbations
Recruiting
The primary objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of high dose and low dose fluticasone propionate (Fp)/albuterol sulfate (ABS) integrated electronic module multidose dry powder inhaler (eMDPI) compared to ABS eMDPI in decreasing severe clinical asthma exacerbation (CAEs). Secondary Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Fp/ABS compared to ABS and the effect on systemic corticosteroid (SCS) exposure To evaluate the safety and tolerability of Fp/A BS The duration for each particip... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
4 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/10/2025
Locations: Teva Investigational Site 15691, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Asthma
A Study Evaluating Sotorasib Platinum Doublet Combination Versus Pembrolizumab Platinum Doublet Combination as a Front-Line Therapy in Participants With Stage IV or Advanced Stage IIIB/C Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers (CodeBreaK 202)
Recruiting
The primary objective of this study is to compare progression-free survival (PFS) in participants who receive sotorasib with platinum doublet chemotherapy versus participants who receive pembrolizumab with platinum doublet chemotherapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
04/09/2025
Locations: University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
A Phase 2, Dose Ranging Study Assessing Rocatinlimab in Moderate-to-severe Asthma
Recruiting
The primary objective of this study is to describe the efficacy of rocatinlimab in reducing asthma exacerbations.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
04/09/2025
Locations: The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Asthma
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:
04/09/2025
Locations: Knoxville Kidney Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Diseases
A Phase 2 Study of EIK1001 in Combo With Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy in Patients With Stage 4 NSCLC
Recruiting
This study is for patients with advanced/metastatic non-small cells lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not received any treatment through the vein for the advanced disease.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/09/2025
Locations: Tennessee Cancer Specialists, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: NSCLC
Evaluation of Maridebart Cafraglutide in Adult Participants Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Have Obesity or Are Overweight
Recruiting
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that maridebart cafraglutide is superior to placebo for percent change in body weight.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
04/09/2025
Locations: New Phase Research and Development, Knoxville, Tennessee +1 locations
Conditions: Obesity