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Paid Clinical Trials in Santa Barbara, CA

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

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

101studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
6condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Santa Barbara right now

Top 25 of 101 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

A Study of Patients With Lower Extremity Acute Limb Ischemia to Remove Thrombus With the Indigo™ Aspiration System (STRIDE II)

Lower Extremity Acute Limb Ischemia, LE ALI N/A Observational 300 participants sought
Community Memorial Hospital — Ventura, California (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Penumbra Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06747117)

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
Sansum Clinic — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06246916)

BMS-986489 (Atigotatug + Nivolumab) vs Durvalumab in Limited-stage Small-cell Lung Cancer (TIGOS-LS)

Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 250 participants sought
Sansum Clinic — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06773910)

Pulmonary Hypertension Association Registry

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension N/A Observational 3,000 participants sought
Cottage Health System - Santa Barbara Pulmonary Associates — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Pulmonary Hypertension Association, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04071327)

The Long-term Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation of the QDOT MICRO System Use in Conjunction With VISITAG SURPOINT Module for the Treatment of Symptomatic Drug Refractory Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation N/A Observational 250 participants sought
Community Memorial Health System — Ventura, California (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Heart Rhythm Clinical and Research Solutions, LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06324201)

CATALINA-2: A Clinical Study of TORL-1-23 in Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer.

Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Phase 2 Interventional 230 participants sought
SCRI - Sansum Clinic — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: TORL Biotherapeutics, LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06690775)

Project: Every Child for Younger Patients With Cancer

Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma, Carcinoma In Situ N/A Observational 75,000 participants sought
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02402244)

Faricimab + PRP vs. Vitrectomy + Endolaser for Treatment of PDR

Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) Phase 3 Interventional 426 participants sought
California Retina Consultants — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06790784)

Anticoagulation in ICH Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery

Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Atrial Fibrillation Phase 3 Interventional 700 participants sought
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Yale University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03907046)

Effect of Dalcetrapib on CV Risk in a Genetically Defined Population With a Recent ACS

Acute Coronary Syndrome Phase 3 Interventional 2,000 participants sought
Research Site — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: DalCor Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05918861)

A Three-Part Phase 3 Study of Sofetabart Mipitecan in Participants With Platinum-Resistant (Part A) and Platinum-Sensitive (Parts B and C) Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Neoplasms, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms Phase 3 Interventional 1,630 participants sought
Sansum Clinic — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07213804)

A Study to Compare Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Pembrolizumab Alone as Treatment in Participants With Mismatch Repair Proficient Endometrial Cancer (MK-2870-033/TroFuse-033/GOG-3119/ENGOT-en29)

Endometrial Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 1,123 participants sought
Sansum Clinic (Ridley Tree) ( Site 8007) — Solvang, California (26.4 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06952504)

Testing Whether Hormone Therapy With Ribociclib is as Effective as Chemotherapy Followed by Hormone Therapy With Ribociclib for the Treatment of High Anatomic Stage Breast Cancer With Low Recurrence Risk, The RxFINE-Low Trial

Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8 Phase 3 Interventional 1,978 participants sought
Ridley-Tree Cancer Center — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07391774)

Testing Higher Dose Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Locally Advanced Unresectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Stage II Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8 Phase 3 Interventional 356 participants sought
Ridley-Tree Cancer Center — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06958328)

Title: A Multimodal Exercise Program With Gamification for Parkinson Disease (MEP+G)

Parkinson Disease EARLY/Phase 1 Interventional 50 participants sought
Equilibrium Physical Therapy — Ventura, California (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: California State University, Northridge
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06538298)

Safety and Effectiveness of Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Versus Conventional Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Heart Failure

Heart Failure - NYHA II - IV N/A Interventional 850 participants sought
Cardiology Associates Medical Group, Inc. — Ventura, California (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07069738)

A Study of VARIPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Catheter and FARAWAVE PFA Catheter in the Treatment of Participants With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation N/A Interventional 566 participants sought
Community Memorial Hospital — Ventura, California (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07523750)

Symbiotic-GU-06: A Study to Learn About PF-08634404 Alone or In Combination With Enfortumab Vedotin in Urothelial Cancer

Urothelial Cancer, Advanced/Metastatic Urothelial Cancer Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 132 participants sought
UCLA Hematology/Oncology- Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07421700)

Efficacy and Safety Study of Ixoberogene Soroparvovec (Ixo-vec) in Participants With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (AQUARIUS)

Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD), Wet AMD Phase 3 Interventional 284 participants sought
Adverum Clinical Site 175 — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07482176)

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)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Phase 3 Interventional 750 participants sought
Sansum Clinic — Santa Barbara, California (1.4 mi) · Sponsor: Amgen
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05920356)

The Effect of Kinisoquin™ on Thromboembolic Events in Patients With Metastatic or Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Venous Thromboembolism, Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 480 participants sought
Ventura Clinical Trials — Ventura, California (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Quercis Pharma AG
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06861088)
Actively enrolling

Studies you may be able to join near Santa Barbara

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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Google-rated

Top-rated research centers in Santa Barbara

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

Sansum Clinic - Clinical Research

540 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 681-7681

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute

★ 3.7
2219 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-7638

UCLA Health Santa Barbara Cancer Care

★ 3.9
111 E Victoria St Fl 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 563-0041
"This office does not answer the phones directly and have to go through an answering service center when you call the main line.<br><br>When I was con…"
— X, 1★

Regenerate Health Medical Center

★ 4.8
1933 Cliff Dr #27b, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 620-7122

Santa Barbara Neuroscience Institute

★ 5.0
400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 324-9235
"Super accommodating to the pain I was experiencing!!! Did everything they could to help me in and out as comfortably and efficiently as possible. The…"
— Stephanie, 5★

Fielding Graduate University

★ 4.2
2020 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(800) 340-1099
"Rigorous yet flexible education"
— Iliya Z, 5★

Dr. Nicholas Dogris

★ 5.0 (1 reviews)
1836 State St Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 453-6190
"He recommended that I get the EMP force field and it’s made my life drastically better!<br><br>I can now watch my favorite TV shows like Ancient Alie…"
— Tim, 5★

Ventura Clinical Trials

★ 4.0
1835 Knoll Dr, Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 339-0549
"ALEX WAS SIMPLY AMAZING...VERY PROFESSIONAL YET CARING AS WELL... EXCELLENT BED SIDE MANNER...VERY COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE.⛑️"
— Manuel Maez, 5★

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 3.3
1127 Wilshire Blvd Unit 805, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 483-1800
"Shockingly bad and incompetent. They called me and emailed me to confirm my appointment. Drove to downtown and they said the study was closed. I h…"
— Mark A, 1★

Clinical trials in Santa Barbara: what's recruiting

The Santa Barbara area currently has 101 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 Santa Barbara, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology10 studies
  • Heart & Vascular4 studies
  • Liver & Kidney3 studies
  • Lungs & Breathing2 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism2 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara

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.

Santa Barbara 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

Are clinical trials in Santa Barbara safe?
Every trial on this page is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, the official NIH registry, and is overseen by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Before joining you receive an informed consent document detailing procedures, risks and compensation. Participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.
How do I join a study in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara.
Can I be in more than one clinical trial at a time?
Generally no — most studies exclude participants currently enrolled in another trial, and paid Phase 1 studies enforce a washout period (often 30 days or more) between studies. Frequent healthy volunteers in Santa Barbara typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Santa Barbara

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