There are currently 543 clinical trials in Madison, Wisconsin looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center - University Hospital. 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.
Using FAPI PET/MRI to Evaluate Prostate Cancer
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to gain more information about how FAPI (fibroblast activation protein inhibitor) binds to certain type of cells in the tumor tissue. The main question it aims to answer is how this information can be used to better diagnose and track prostate cancer. Participants will undergo two PET/MRI scans during two research visits, each of which may last up to 2.5 hours.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Prostate Cancer Metastatic Disease, Prostate Cancers
The RECAP2 Study: Midazolam and Psilocybin
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the role that inducing neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to adapt and change) plays in the behavioral effects of psilocybin in people who have experienced a mild decline in emotional wellbeing. Researchers will compare different doses of psilocybin combined with midazolam or placebo to see what dose induces increased wellbeing. Participants will: * Receive one of four possible combinations of medications * Undergo an MRI * Complete question... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Psilocybin
Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy for Adolescent PTSD (KAP)
Recruiting
The objectives of this study are to investigate the feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of repeated ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions in adolescents with severe posttraumatic stress disorder. The study will enroll adolescents with a current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to complete three intravenous ketamine administrations accompanied by a psychotherapy session over the span of six weeks. All participants will complete an initial set of preparatory ses... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 15 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Virtual A2 Study for At Risk Children
Recruiting
The goal of this behavioral-interventional study is to learn if the Abecedarian Approach implemented virtually for children ages 0-5 with a history of Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and/or premature birth produces the same effects as when administered at in-person facilities.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
5 years and below
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Premature Birth, Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Disorder
CBD for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injury
Recruiting
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn whether Cannabidiol (CBD) can improve urinary incontinence and other symptoms in people with recent spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants will take Epidiolex (purified CBD) for 90 days
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Supra-sacral Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Incontinence
Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter-directed, Thrombolysis in Intermediate-high Risk Pulmonary Embolism
Recruiting
There are many available treatments for pulmonary embolism (PE), but the best treatment for this condition is not known. The HI-PEITHO study will compare two treatment options that are both available on the market for the treatment of PE. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either blood thinners (anticoagulation) or blood thinners (anticoagulation) in combination with a device called the EkoSonicTM Endovascular device to dissolve blood clots. Patients will be followed for 12 months after... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin Hospitals, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism
Study to Assess Change in Disease Activity and Adverse Events of Oral Venetoclax With Intravenous (IV) Obinutuzumab in Adult Participants With Recurring Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Recruiting
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia (cancer of blood cells). The purpose of this study is to assess retreatment with venetoclax-obinutuzumab (VenG) in participants previously treated with fixed duration first-line (IL) therapy of venetoclax in combination with an anti-CD20 antibody +/- X (where X is any additional drug). Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed. Venetoclax is an approved drug for the treatment of CLL. Study doctors put the partic... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin-Madiso /ID# 232612, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Daily OM-85 in Young Children With Recurrent Wheezing
Recruiting
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of daily OM-85 treatment compared to placebo in children aged 6 months to 5 years with recurrent wheezing
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 months and 72 months
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health - allergy, Pulmonary, & Critical Care Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Recurrent Wheezing, Wheezing Lower Respiratory Illness
The ENHANCE Study: taVNS and Psilocybin
Recruiting
This study will examine whether combining a single dose of psilocybin with non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), a potential inducer of neuroplasticity and enhanced memory formation, will enhance the long-term beneficial behavioral effects of psilocybin when compared to sham taVNS or no VNS by allowing memory for insights gained during the psychedelic experience to remain vivid after they will have faded in subjects who receive psilocybin followed by sham taVNS o... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Healthy, Psychedelic Experiences, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Liquid Biomarker Study in Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to study blood samples and compare them to other biospecimens and clinical outcomes in participants who have melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancers. The main question it aims to answer is: * Are blood based signatures able to predict progression-free survival (PFS)? Participants undergoing regular treatment for their skin cancer will provide blood samples.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Skin Cancer, Melanoma (Skin Cancer), Basal Cell Carcinoma of Skin, Basal Cell Carcinoma of Skin, Site Unspecified, Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC), Merkel Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Well-being Training for Adolescent Depressive Symptoms (TeenWell Study)
Recruiting
This study is being done to see if the Healthy Minds Program app helps adolescents with elevated depressive symptoms. Up to 200 participants will be on study for 20 weeks.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 14 years and 19 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Depression
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Benchmark Imaging Dataset (ABID)
Recruiting
1000 participants from up to 25 international locations who are at least 50 years old with either healthy eyes or a diagnosis of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) will be consented to provide images of their eyes for a new dataset. This dataset is an important step in developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based screening tool for AMD.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
50 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: University Station Eye Care Clinic, Madison, Wisconsin
Conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration