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Paid Clinical Trials in Indio, CA

Studies commonly pay $75 to $4,500 per completed study

72 clinical trials are currently recruiting participants within 30 miles of Indio. Listings below come straight from the official NIH registry, alongside the area's top-rated research centers with real Google reviews.

72studies recruiting
6+research centers nearby
5condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Indio right now

Top 25 of 72 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

A Study With Combinations of Anti-LAG-3 and Anti-PD-1 Antibodies in Adult Participants With Advanced or Metastatic Melanoma (Harmony Head-to-Head)

Melanoma Phase 3 Interventional 560 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06246916)

Adding an Immunotherapy Drug, MEDI4736 (Durvalumab), to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Paclitaxel, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin) for Stage II-III Breast Cancer

Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8 Phase 3 Interventional 3,680 participants sought
Desert Regional Medical Center — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06058377)

Testing the Addition of Docetaxel (Chemotherapy) to the Usual Treatment (Hormonal Therapy and Apalutamide) for Metastatic Prostate Cancer, ASPIRE Trial

Castration-Sensitive Prostate Carcinoma, Metastatic Prostate Adenocarcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 1,260 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06931340)

Using Biomarker Tests to Select and Test New, Personalized Treatments for Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer, PRISM Study

Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, A Subtype Phase 2 Interventional 900 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06769126)

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)-Related Chronic Cough Reduction With Nalbuphine Extended-Release (NAL ER) Tablets

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Phase 3 Interventional 306 participants sought
Palmtree Clinical Research — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Trevi Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07671911)

Anticoagulation in ICH Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery

Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Atrial Fibrillation Phase 3 Interventional 700 participants sought
Desert Regional Medical Center — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Yale University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03907046)

A Study Investigating Subcutaneously Administered Pozelimab in Combination With Cemdisiran or Cemdisiran Alone in Adult Participants With Geographic Atrophy

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Geographic Atrophy (GA) Phase 3 Interventional 975 participants sought
Desert Retina Consultants — Palm Desert, California (8.2 mi) · Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06541704)

A Master Protocol Study (LY900028) of Multiple Intervention-Specific-Appendices (ISAs) in Participants With Chronic Pain

Osteoarthritis, Knee, Diabetic Neuropathic Pain Phase 2 Interventional 10,000 participants sought
Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical Group — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05986292)

Study of the Shockwave Medical SkyRunner Carotid Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System for the Treatment of Calcified Carotid Arteries Prior to Trans-Carotid Stenting (SKYWARD Trans-Carotid IDE [Investigational Device Exemption] Study)

Carotid Artery Calcification, Carotid Artery Diseases N/A Interventional 185 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Shockwave Medical, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07062471)

PROGRESS: Management of Moderate Aortic Stenosis by Clinical Surveillance or TAVR

Aortic Stenosis, Calcific, Aortic Valve Stenosis N/A Interventional 2,250 participants sought
Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04889872)

Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of ONL1204 in Patients With GA Associated With AMD

Geographic Atrophy (GA), Age - Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Phase 2 Interventional 324 participants sought
Desert Retina Consultants — Palm Desert, California (8.2 mi) · Sponsor: ONL Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06659445)

Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Stage III-IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Who Have Undergone Surgery

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 2 Interventional 189 participants sought
Desert Regional Medical Center — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02734537)

S1703 Serum Tumor Marker Directed Disease Monitoring in Patients With Hormone Receptor Positive Her2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer

Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Estrogen Receptor Positive N/A Interventional 739 participants sought
Desert Regional Medical Center — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03723928)

WISPer: Evaluation of MTX-463 in Participants With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Phase 2 Interventional 164 participants sought
WISPer Site in Palm Springs, CA — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Mediar Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06967805)

A Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY4065967 in Participants With Osteoarthritis Pain

Osteoarthritis, Knee, Chronic Pain Phase 2 Interventional 150 participants sought
Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical Group — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07641517)

A Study of HyQvia in Adults With Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) in Routine Clinical Care

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) N/A Observational 30 participants sought
Samir Macwan MD Inc — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Takeda
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06538064)

Standard Systemic Therapy With or Without Definitive Treatment in Treating Participants With Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Castration Levels of Testosterone, Metastatic Prostatic Adenocarcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 1,273 participants sought
Desert Regional Medical Center — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03678025)

A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Empasiprubart in Adults With CIDP

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, CIDP Phase 3 Interventional 160 participants sought
Samir Macwan, M.D., Inc. (S corporation) — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: argenx
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07091630)

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Deuruxolitinib in Adolescents With Severe Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata Phase 3 Interventional 355 participants sought
Palmtree Clinical Research — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07133308)

A Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY4065967 in Participants With Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain Phase 2 Interventional 150 participants sought
Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical Group — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07641504)
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Studies you may be able to join near Indio

These studies are recruiting through partner research networks. We may be paid a referral fee if you complete their screening form — this never changes what you pay (nothing) or the compensation the study offers you.

Research study for alcohol-related liver damage

Enrolling US adults aged 18 to 70 with alcohol-induced liver damage and a history of heavy drinking. Not open to people with a recent stroke, heart attack, dialysis, or who take blood thinners.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Research study for bladder problems after spinal cord injury

This study is enrolling US adults aged 18 to 75 living with chronic involuntary bladder leakage caused by a spinal cord injury, for research including investigational gene therapy approaches. The study team confirms eligibility and any compensation before enrollment.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Top-rated research centers in Indio

Dedicated clinical research sites near you — with their real Google ratings, reviews and contact details

Coachella Valley Clinical Research

47250 Washington St, La Quinta, CA 92253
(442) 324-3496

PALMTREE CLINICAL RESEARCH, INC

★ 5.0
555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 1E-201, Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-7799
"A CLASS ACT! This team is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, thorough, competent, polite, and most importantly empathetic (a quality sadly lacki…"
— Stefano L, 5★

Viking Clinical Research

★ 4.3
29645 Rancho California Rd #133, Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-6238
"It has been a blessing for me my life change after meeting with this amazing people. Thank you so much for your help.!!"
— Otilia Martinez, 5★

CenExel Riverside CA

★ 4.7
5700 Division St, Riverside, CA 92506
(866) 478-8391
"You have to experience it for yourself.."
— Jarad Racine, 5★

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 4.5
650 E Hospitality Ln #200, San Bernardino, CA 92408
(951) 755-0222
"The staff was very nice to me and anytime I had a concern or anything needed a question on. They were always prompt to answer it and I highly recomme…"
— Laura, 5★

Orange County Research Center

★ 4.5
25381 Commercentre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(714) 550-9990
"The care and kindness I received at this medical facility truly deserve to be recognized. From the very first visit, I felt welcomed and genuinely ca…"
— Ines L. Trejos, 5★

Clinical trials in Indio: what's recruiting

The Indio area currently has 72 studies open to new participants, according to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry maintained by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Among the studies closest to Indio, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology9 studies
  • Lungs & Breathing2 studies
  • Immune & Skin2 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism1 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from Indio, and links to the official registry page where eligibility criteria and study contacts are published. Compensation is set by each sponsor: industry surveys report typical payments of $75 to $4,500 per completed study, with short observational studies at the low end and multi-visit or overnight Phase 1 studies at the high end.

How to enroll in a paid study in Indio

Start with a study whose condition matches your profile — or a healthy-volunteer study if you have no diagnosis. Contact the research site through the registry page, complete a short phone screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, the study team walks you through the informed consent document, which details every procedure, risk and payment before you commit. You can withdraw at any point, and enrollment is always free.

Indio participants can also register with the dedicated research centers listed above — many maintain volunteer databases and call when a matching study opens — or sign up for our email alert below to hear when a new study starts recruiting within 30 miles of your ZIP code.

Frequently asked questions

How much do paid clinical trials in Indio pay?
Compensation varies by study length, procedures and overnight stays. Industry surveys report typical payments from $75 to $4,500 per completed study, with simple observational studies at the low end and multi-week inpatient Phase 1 studies at the high end. Each listing's study team will confirm the exact amount before you enroll.
Do I need to be sick to join a clinical trial in Indio?
No. Many studies recruit healthy volunteers, especially early-phase studies run at dedicated research centers. Others need participants diagnosed with a specific condition. Every trial lists its eligibility criteria — age range, condition, medications — and the study team screens you before enrollment.
How do I join a study in Indio, CA?
Pick a study that matches your profile, contact the research site (or apply through the study links on this page), pass a phone pre-screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, you review and sign the informed consent and the study begins. The process typically takes 1-3 weeks.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in Indio?
Dedicated research centers (listed on this page with their Google ratings) run studies as their core business — often healthy-volunteer and vaccine studies with structured compensation. Hospital and university studies tend to focus on patients with specific conditions. Both types are registered and IRB-supervised.
How often do new paid studies open in Indio?
Constantly — trials open and close enrollment every week. This page is refreshed weekly from the NIH registry. Join the email alert to be notified when a new study opens within 30 miles of Indio.

Paid clinical trials near Indio

Other metros within reach

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Eligibility and exclusions, condition by condition

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