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Paid Clinical Trials in Athens, GA

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

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

74studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
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Studies recruiting near Athens right now

Top 25 of 74 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

ACX-362E [Ibezapolstat] for Oral Treatment of Recurrent Clostridioides Difficile Infection

Clostridium Difficile Infection Recurrence Phase 2 Interventional 20 participants sought
Infectious Disease Consultants of Georgia — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Acurx Pharmaceuticals Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07513285)

Testing Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Deficient Mismatch Repair System (dMMR) Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma

Endometrial Adenocarcinoma, Endometrial Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma Phase 2 Interventional 81 participants sought
University Cancer and Blood Center LLC — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05112601)

Neuroimaging Approaches to Improve Prediction of Smoking Initiation and Nicotine Escalation in Young Adult ENDS Users

Message Exposure (Sequence: Regular Then Flavor), Message Exposure (Sequence: Flavor Then Regular) N/A Interventional 180 participants sought
UGA Bio-imaging Research Center — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: University of Georgia
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05447325)

Symbiotic-Lung-10: A Study to Learn About PF-08634404 Alone or in Combination in Early-stage or Locally Advanced NSCLC

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung Phase 2 Interventional 120 participants sought
University Cancer & Blood Center, LLC — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07489066)

Evaluating Whether an Educational Website Called Current Together After Cancer (CTAC) Improves Follow-up Care for Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Colorectal Cancer Stage II, Colorectal Cancer Stage III Phase 3 Interventional 1,057 participants sought
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton — Braselton, Georgia (25.1 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07018869)

Multi-level Predictors of Structural Racism and Discrimination and Associations With Health and Well-being Across the Life Course in Diverse Families

Racially/Ethnically Diverse Families From Urban Settings N/A Observational 631 participants sought
University of Georgia — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05744973)

Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer

Fallopian Tube Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma, Fallopian Tube High Grade Serous Adenocarcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 880 participants sought
University Cancer and Blood Center LLC — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06580314)

A Global Study Comparing Pulsed Field Ablation With Electrographic Flow Mapping Versus Posterior Wall Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Persistant Atrial Fibrillation N/A Interventional 699 participants sought
Piedmont Athens Regional — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07187115)

A Study of Elacestrant Versus Standard Endocrine Therapy in Women and Men With ER+,HER2-, Early Breast Cancer With High Risk of Recurrence

Breast Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 4,220 participants sought
University Blood & Cancer Center, LLC — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06492616)

A Study To Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Imzokitug in Combination With Pumitamig and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy (PDCT) Versus Pumitamig and PDCT as First-line Treatment for Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Phase 2 Interventional 160 participants sought
Local Institution - 0170 — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07680764)

A Study to Evaluate Mezigdomide, Bortezomib and Dexamethasone (MEZIVd) Versus Pomalidomide, Bortezomib and Dexamethasone (PVd) in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)

Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma Phase 3 Interventional 810 participants sought
Local Institution - 0211 — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Celgene
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05519085)

Targeted Treatment for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Has a MET Exon 14 Skipping Gene Change (An Expanded Lung-MAP Treatment Trial)

Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 Phase 2 Interventional 56 participants sought
University Cancer and Blood Center LLC — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06031688)

Comparing Combinations of Targeted Drugs for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Has EGFR and MET Gene Changes (A Lung-MAP Treatment Trial)

Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 Phase 2 Interventional 66 participants sought
University Cancer and Blood Center LLC — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05642572)

A Study of Repotrectinib (TPX-0005) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Harboring ALK, ROS1, or NTRK1-3 Rearrangements

Locally Advanced Solid Tumors, Metastatic Solid Tumors Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 500 participants sought
University Cancer and Blood Center — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03093116)

Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression Plus Endocrine Therapy in Premenopausal Patients With pN0-1, ER-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer and an Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 25

Breast Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 3,960 participants sought
University Cancer and Blood Center LLC — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05879926)

Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection

Multiple conditions N/A Observational 2,000 participants sought
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton — Braselton, Georgia (25.1 mi) · Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05334069)

Artificial Intelligence Mapping and Ablation of Non-Pulmonary Vein Electrical Drivers of AF Study

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) N/A Interventional 423 participants sought
Piedmont Heart of Athens — Athens, Georgia (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Vektor Medical
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06935591)
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Studies you may be able to join near Athens

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 Athens

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

Clinical & Translational Research Unit (CTRU)

★ 4.8
109 Bowstrom Road, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 713-2721
"Also a research participant in a study, not only were the staff experienced and knowledgeable about their field, but they were incredibly kind indivi…"
— Jacob Yoo, 5★

Athena Clinical Research

2005 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 208-9700

Summit Clinical Research

★ 1.0
3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg.400, Athens, GA 30607
(706) 400-4262
"I was in or trying to be in a Liver study with Summit clinical I was doing everything they asked me to do. And because the owner of the facility did …"
— Robin Greenlee, 1★

Complex Carbohydrate Research Center

★ 4.8
CCRC, 315 Riverbend Rd, Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-4401
"CCRC at the University of Georgia is an excellent research center with world-class facilities, supportive faculty, and a highly collaborative environ…"
— Bijoyananda Mishra, 5★

UGA Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases (CTEGD)

500 D. W. Brooks Drive Ste 335, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 542-3688

UGA Biomechanics Lab

Ramsey Student Center, 330 River Rd Rm 103, Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-4132

Poultry Diagnostic & Research Center

★ 5.0
953 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-1904
"Helping keep our food supplies safe"
— Jane Cunningham, 5★

University of Georgia Office of Research

150, 500 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-5969

Lighthouse Neuropsychology

★ 4.7
575 Research Dr Ste B, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 850-9339
"5 stars isn't enough! My Aunt was referred by her psychologist to Lighthouse Neuropsychology. Dr. Finley was patient, warm, and so good at putting my…"
— Cheryl Ford-Jones, 5★

Clinical trials in Athens: what's recruiting

The Athens area currently has 74 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 Athens, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology14 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism2 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies
  • Liver & Kidney1 studies

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

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.

Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens?
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.
Are clinical trials in Athens 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 Athens, GA?
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.
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 Athens typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Athens

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