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Paid Clinical Trials in Ocala, FL

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

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

124studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
7condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Ocala right now

Top 25 of 124 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

A Phase I Clinical Study to Evaluate the PK Profile, Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of HLX17 vs. Keytruda® in Multiple Resected Solid Tumors

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Melanoma Phase 1 Interventional 174 participants sought
Ocala Oncology — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07160335)

Phase III Study of Ivonescimab or Bevacizumab Combined With FOLFOX in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Clinical Study Site — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Summit Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07228832)

A Study of LBP-EC01 in the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated UTI Caused by Drug Resistant E. Coli (ELIMINATE Trial)

Urinary Tract Infections Phase 2 Interventional 318 participants sought
Research Site 153 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Locus Biosciences
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05488340)

Phase 2 Study of ADX-038 in Participants With Geographic Atrophy

Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration Phase 2 Interventional 240 participants sought
ADARx Clinical Site — Wildwood, Florida (22.6 mi) · Sponsor: ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06990269)

Study of Olomorasib (LY3537982) in Combination With Standard of Care in Participants With Resected or Unresectable KRAS G12C-mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung Phase 3 Interventional 700 participants sought
Ocala Oncology Center PL DBA Florida Cancer Affiliates - Ocala — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06890598)

A Clinical Trial of EYE201/MK-8748 in People With Macular Degeneration (MK-8748-002)

Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 960 participants sought
Wildwood Clinical Research / Florida Retina Institute — Wildwood, Florida (22.6 mi) · Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07440225)

Maridebart Cafraglutide in Heart Failure With Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction and Obesity

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction Phase 3 Interventional 5,056 participants sought
Ocala Cardiovascular Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Amgen
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07037459)

Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec in High-Risk NMIBC

High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 325 participants sought
Advanced Urology Institute — Oxford, Florida (18.6 mi) · Sponsor: CG Oncology, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06567743)

A Study to Assess Adverse Events and How Intravenously (IV) Infused Telisotuzumab Vedotin (ABBV-399) Moves Through the Body as a Monotherapy in Adult Participants With Previously Treated Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 150 participants sought
Ocala Oncology Center /ID# 273697 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06568939)

Fibromyalgia Response With Esreboxetine Evaluated Using a Randomized Withdrawal Research Design

Fibromyalgia Phase 3 Interventional 620 participants sought
Clinical Research Site — The Villages, Florida (20.4 mi) · Sponsor: Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07398417)

A Study of Donanemab (LY3002813) in Participants Who Completed Study AACM (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 3-EXT).

Alzheimer Disease, Dementia Phase 3 Interventional 550 participants sought
Charter Research - The Villages — The Villages, Florida (20.4 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07602582)

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT + KarX-EC for Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease Phase 3 Interventional 586 participants sought
Renstar Medical Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06976216)

A Study of Adagrasib Plus Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy vs. Placebo Plus Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy in Participants With Previously Untreated Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With KRAS G12C Mutation (KRYSTAL-4)

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung Phase 3 Interventional 630 participants sought
Local Institution - 0680 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06875310)

A Clinical Study of MK-2214 in People With Early Alzheimer's Disease (MK-2214-004)

Early Alzheimer's Disease Phase 2 Interventional 340 participants sought
Renstar Medical Research ( Site 1012) — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07033494)

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of IMG-007 in Adult Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis Eczema Phase 2 Interventional 405 participants sought
Inmagene Site 19 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Inmagene LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07037901)

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
Renstar Medical Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05986292)

A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-07275315 in People With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 1,156 participants sought
Renstar Medical Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07363694)

Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Switching From Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RA) to Maridebart Cafraglutide in Adults With Obesity or Overweight (MARITIME-SWITCH)

Obesity or Overweight Phase 3 Interventional 300 participants sought
Charter Research - The Villages — The Villages, Florida (20.4 mi) · Sponsor: Amgen
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07575399)

A Study to Assess Disease Activity and Adverse Events of Intravenous (IV) Telisotuzumab Vedotin Compared to IV Docetaxel in Adult Participants With Previously Treated Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 768 participants sought
Ocala Oncology Florida Cancer Affiliates - Main /ID# 234228 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04928846)

A Protocol of Icotrokinra Therapy in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

Colitis, Ulcerative Phase 3 Interventional 882 participants sought
Nature Coast Clinical Research — Inverness, Florida (26.0 mi) · Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07196748)

Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer Subjects Treated With PROVENGE® + One Infusion of Sipuleucel-T

Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) Phase 2 Interventional 400 participants sought
Advanced Urology Institute — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Dendreon
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06134232)
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Studies you may be able to join near Ocala

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 Ocala

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

GCP Research

1120 SE 18th Pl, Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 545-2300

Renstar Medical Research - Main Office

★ 5.0
21 NE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34470

Ocala GI Research

★ 4.8
2930 SE 3rd Ct Bldg 1, Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 316-7939
"Everyone here is very nice and knowledgeable. They make sure you are comfortable with any procedures and understand what is happening while you are …"
— Barbie Swope, 5★

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

★ 4.8 (487 reviews)
1630 SE 18th St Ste 602, Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 369-0181
"The best and most complete Migdalia Torres is educated, kind and very helpful, like everyone at the clinic, I adore them."
— Maritza Ramos, 5★

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

★ 4.8 (847 reviews)
4945 SW 49th Pl, Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 237-9430
"The medical has been excellent, the doctors exceptional in listening & understanding my husband's concerns. The front desk could use a little more p…"
— Sandy Muddy, 5★

Orlando Clinical Research Center

★ 4.6
5055 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 240-7878
"Friendly informative doctors and nurses..."
— Jeffrey Kallas, 5★

Synexus Clinical Research Center

★ 3.7
3201 Wedgewood Ln #7179, The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 261-0901
"I had a very positive experience with Synexus Clinical Research in The Villages. The staff was professional, kind, and very helpful throughout the en…"
— Joe Martin, 5★

Nature Coast Clinical Research - Inverness

★ 4.9
411 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 341-2100
"They are simply the best I want to personally thank you jill and Rebecca for your compassion and professionalism , it was my extreme honor and privi…"
— Wilberto Vazquez, 5★

K2 Medical Research - The Villages, FL

★ 4.6
1400 US-441 Ste 537, The Villages, FL 32159
(352) 500-5252
"5-Stars! Professional, caring, serious about their work but they maintain a casual, friendly atmosphere. A fine medical facility and staff."
— Eric Ruff, 5★

Clinical trials in Ocala: what's recruiting

The Ocala area currently has 124 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 Ocala, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology11 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health4 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism3 studies
  • Immune & Skin3 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies

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

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.

Ocala 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 Ocala 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.
How do I join a study in Ocala, FL?
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.
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 Ocala?
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 Ocala.
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 Ocala typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Ocala

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