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Paid Clinical Trials in Thornton, CO

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

1,601 clinical trials are currently recruiting participants within 30 miles of Thornton. Listings below come straight from the official NIH registry, alongside the area's top-rated research centers with real Google reviews.

1,601studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
5condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Thornton right now

Top 25 of 1,601 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Mode of Exercise and Bone Biomarkers in Older Veterans

Aging, Musculoskeletal Diseases N/A Interventional 120 participants sought
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO — Aurora, Colorado (14.4 mi) · Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05266976)

A Study Testing the Combination of Dasatinib or Imatinib to Chemotherapy Treatment With Blinatumomab for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Philadelphia Chromosome Positive (Ph+) or ABL-Class Philadelphia Chromosome-Like (Ph-Like) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Phase 2 Interventional 222 participants sought
Children's Hospital Colorado — Aurora, Colorado (14.4 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06124157)

ACE2016 in Adult Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors Expressing Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)

Locally Advanced Solid Tumor, Metastatic Solid Tumor Phase 1 Interventional 30 participants sought
SCRI Denver Drug Development Unit — Denver, Colorado (12.7 mi) · Sponsor: Acepodia Biotech, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06415487)

Studying the Presence of CFRD Complications With Thoughtful Recruitment (SPeCTRuM)

Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Cystic Fibrosis-related Diabetes N/A Observational 200 participants sought
University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, Colorado (14.4 mi) · Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06837181)

Phase 3 Study of RLY-2608 + Fulvestrant vs Capivasertib + Fulvestrant as Treatment for Locally Advanced or Metastatic PIK3CA-mutant HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

PIK3CA Mutation, HER2- Negative Breast Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 540 participants sought
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, LLP — Longmont, Colorado (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Relay Therapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06982521)

GATEWAY: Safety Evaluation of the MiniMed™ NMX8-AID System in Children and Adults Living With Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus N/A Interventional 400 participants sought
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes — Aurora, Colorado (14.4 mi) · Sponsor: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07228117)

A Study Assessing Corneal Endothelial Cells in Participants With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) Treated With the Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab (PDS)

Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration Phase 4 Interventional 188 participants sought
Advanced Vision Research Institute — Longmont, Colorado (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Genentech, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04853251)

A Study of PRMT5 Inhibitor BAY 3713372 in Participants With MTAP-deleted Solid Tumors

MTAP-deleted Solid Tumors Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 450 participants sought
Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's — Denver, Colorado (12.7 mi) · Sponsor: Bayer
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06914128)

Analysis of Prognostic Cell Signaling Factors in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis N/A Observational 380 participants sought
Children'S Hospital of Colorado — Denver, Colorado (12.7 mi) · Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02315729)

Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 10,000 participants sought
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Thornton — Thornton, Colorado (3.9 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03851445)

A Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of AP306 at Fixed Doses in Dialysis Participants With Hyperphosphatemia

Hyperphosphatemia, Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis Phase 2 Interventional 168 participants sought
Colorado Kidney Care — Denver, Colorado (12.7 mi) · Sponsor: R1 Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06712654)

ACT001 for the Treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas and H3K27-altered High Grade Gliomas

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG), Progressive DIPG Phase 2 Interventional 60 participants sought
Children's Hospital Colorado — Aurora, Colorado (14.4 mi) · Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06838676)

Feasibility of the Reality PAWS Program for Children in Isolation

Inpatient Pediatric Care, Isolation N/A Interventional 50 participants sought
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus — Aurora, Colorado (14.4 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Hospital Colorado
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07187245)

A Study of Vepugratinib (LY3866288) in Participants With Cancer in the Urinary Tract

Carcinoma, Transitional Cell, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms Phase 3 Interventional 450 participants sought
AdventHealth Medical Group - Porter — Denver, Colorado (12.7 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07218380)

A Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Finerenone and SGLT2i in Combination in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure (CONFIRMATION-HF)

Heart Failure Phase 3 Interventional 1,500 participants sought
CON-10005, Denver, CO — Denver, Colorado (12.7 mi) · Sponsor: Colorado Prevention Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06024746)

REVITALIZE: RCT to Reduce Fatigue in Adults With Ovarian Cancer on PARP Inhibitors

Ovarian Cancer, Advanced Ovarian Carcinoma N/A Interventional 240 participants sought
University of Colorado Cancer Center-Anschutz — Aurora, Colorado (14.4 mi) · Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06710548)

Inclisiran Versus Placebo for the Prevention of Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Limb Events in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or Peripheral Endovascular Intervention

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Peripheral Endovascular Intervention Phase 4 Interventional 6,000 participants sought
ClinRe 001-001 — Thornton, Colorado (3.9 mi) · Sponsor: Duke University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06909565)

Comparing Combinations of Drugs to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) When a Stem Cell Transplant is Not a Medically Suitable Treatment

Plasma Cell Myeloma Phase 3 Interventional 510 participants sought
Porter Adventist Hospital — Denver, Colorado (12.7 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05561387)
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Studies you may be able to join near Thornton

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 heart failure

This study is enrolling adults in eligible areas of the United States who have been diagnosed with heart failure. 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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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 Thornton

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

Colorado Clinical Research

8753 Yates Dr #110, Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 980-3668

Western States Clinical Research, Inc.

★ 5.0
4251 Kipling St #540, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 940-9773
"Cheri, Mary, and Falon are very fun and competent people . They always answer any questions that I might have.and always go out of their way to make …"
— Mike Sewald, 5★

Paradigm Clinical Research

★ 5.0
7777 W 38th Ave # A118, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 463-1947

Advanced Research Institute - Denver

★ 5.0
1830 Franklin St Ste 220, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 353-2660

Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) – Anschutz Medical Campus

1890 N Revere Ct, Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 724-1222

CPC Clinical Research & Community Health

★ 4.0
2115 N Scranton St Ste 2040, Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 860-9900
"We are truly blessed to be apart of their patients. My son sees the Hematology office here and since we are newer to this diagnosis and health condit…"
— Missy R., 5★

Alpine Clinical Research Center

★ 5.0
3434 47th St Ste 201, Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-7229
"Family mannerisms, upon arrival all are welcomed coming and going. The staff is very skilled with ADLs, and they are quick! They all are thorough wi…"
— Carla Williams, 5★

Denver Research Institute

3401 Quebec St #5000, Denver, CO 80207
(720) 457-0670

Mountain View Clinical Research

★ 4.3
3955 E Exposition Ave #104, Denver, CO 80209
(720) 941-9363
"Such a great organization with helpful, knowledgeable staff!"
— Windsong Forrest, 5★

Clinical trials in Thornton: what's recruiting

The Thornton area currently has 1,601 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 Thornton, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology11 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism4 studies
  • Heart & Vascular4 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies

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

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.

Thornton 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 Thornton 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.
Are clinical trials in Thornton 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.
Is compensation for clinical trials taxable?
In the U.S., clinical trial compensation is generally considered taxable income, and research sites may issue a 1099 form for payments above $600 in a year. Reimbursements for travel or meals are typically treated differently. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
How often do new paid studies open in Thornton?
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 Thornton.
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 Thornton typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Thornton

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