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Paid Clinical Trials in Columbus, GA

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

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

67studies recruiting
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Studies recruiting near Columbus right now

Top 25 of 67 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

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
Local Institution - 2134 — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03093116)

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
Local Institution - 0016 — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06976216)

Deep Neural Network Stratification for Use Detecting Endometriosis in Women Affected by Chronic Pelvic Pain (EndoCheck)

Endometriosis N/A Observational 1,200 participants sought
Midtown OBGYN North — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Aspira Women's Health
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05245695)

Cadisegliatin as Adjunctive Therapy to Insulin in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Phase 3 Interventional 150 participants sought
Centricity Research - Columbus — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: vTv Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06334133)

A Study Evaluating Disease Characteristics and Outcomes in Participants With Asthma in Routine Clinical Practice

Asthma N/A Observational 2,500 participants sought
The Allergy Center at Brookstone - Site Number: 840114 — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Sanofi
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07556159)

A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Oral Armour Thyroid Compared to Synthetic T4 for the Treatment of Primary Hypothyroidism in Adult Participants

Hypothyroidism Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 2,800 participants sought
Centricity Research - Endocrine Consultants Research /ID# 255738 — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06345339)

An Adjuvant Endocrine-based Therapy Study of Camizestrant (AZD9833) in ER+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer (CAMBRIA-2)

Breast Cancer, Early Breast Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 5,500 participants sought
Research Site — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05952557)

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effects of Enicepatide (RO7795068) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes

Obesity or Overweight, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Phase 3 Interventional 1,600 participants sought
Centricity Research Columbus Georgia Multispecialty — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07351058)

Zilebesiran in Patients With Hypertension Not Adequately Controlled and With Either Established Cardiovascular Disease or High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

High Risk Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension Phase 3 Interventional 11,000 participants sought
Clinical Trial Site — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07181109)

Myopenia and Mechanisms of Chemotherapy Toxicity in Older Adults With Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer, Sarcopenia N/A Observational 300 participants sought
John B Amos Cancer Center — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03998202)

A Study to Investigate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Barzolvolimab Versus Placebo in Adults With Cold Induced Urticaria and Symptomatic Dermographism Inadequately Controlled by H1-antihistamines (EMBARQ - ColdU and SD)

Chronic Inducible Urticaria, Cold Urticaria Phase 3 Interventional 240 participants sought
Centricity Research Columbus Dermatology — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Celldex Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07266402)

A Study to Learn More About How Well Sevabertinib Works and How Safe it is Compared With Standard Treatment, in Participants Who Have Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Mutations of the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)

Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, HER2 Mutation Phase 3 Interventional 444 participants sought
John B. Amos Cancer Center — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Bayer
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06452277)

A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of IMVT-1402 as Treatment for Adult Participants With Graves' Disease

Graves' Disease Phase 2 Interventional 210 participants sought
Site Number - 1020 — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07018323)

Pembrolizumab With or Without Maintenance Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (Sac-TMT; MK-2870) in Metastatic Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) [MK-2870-023]

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, NSCLC Phase 3 Interventional 851 participants sought
Centricity Research Columbus Cancer Center ( Site 0111) — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06422143)

Evaluation of Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Povetacicept in Participants With Primary Membranous Nephropathy (pMN)

Primary Membranous Nephropathy Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 176 participants sought
DaVita Clinical Research Columbus — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07204275)

S1501 Dual Observational and Randomized Cohort Study of Patients With Metastatic HER-2+ Breast Cancer at Risk of Cardiac Toxicity

Cardiotoxicity, HER2/Neu Positive Phase 3 Interventional 491 participants sought
John B Amos Cancer Center — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03418961)

A Study to Learn About a Clostridioides Difficile Vaccine in People 65 Years of Age and Older

Clostridioides Difficile Associated Disease Phase 3 Interventional 32,000 participants sought
Centricity Research Columbus Georgia Multispecialty — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07282665)

A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab With or Without Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK- 2870) in Adult Participants With Resectable Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Not Achieving Pathological Complete Response (pCR) (MK-2870-019)

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 780 participants sought
Centricity Research Columbus Cancer Center ( Site 0005) — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06312137)

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
John B. Amos Cancer Center — Columbus, Georgia (7.3 mi) · Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06246916)
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Studies you may be able to join near Columbus

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 studies for chronic kidney disease

This research platform is enrolling Black and African American adults in eligible areas who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Compensation may be available. The study team confirms eligibility 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 Columbus

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

Centricity Research

★ 4.7
910 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 321-0495
"Great people, very kind and considerate. No complaints! 😊"
— Dre Hayes, 5★

DaVita Clinical Research

★ 5.0
4 Bradley Park Ct #2b, Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 596-8222

ClinCept Clinical Research

★ 5.0
4621 River Rd, Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 780-2255
"Amazing staff always kind making sure you are in the best study for your needs. They have never failed me."
— katie eberly, 5★

Alzheimer's Research and Treatment Center Georgia

2122 Manchester Expy Ste A-002A, Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 653-8455

Metabolic Research Center | Columbus

★ 5.0 (180 reviews)
6440 W Hamilton Park Rd Suite A-103, Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 653-7888

Columbus Research Institute

★ 5.0
5820 Veterans Pkwy #304, Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 653-0419

Columbus Memory Center & Health Education Foundation

★ 3.0
7196 N Lake Dr, Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 327-4000
"My mil was diagnosed on her first visit with Alzheimer's, prescribed, sent for MRI...she progressed downhill, I called to try & move up her next appt…"
— Janice Byers, 1★

Clinical Research Institute

★ 5.0
1215 Eagles Landing Pkwy Ste. 209, Stockbridge, GA 30281
(678) 782-5358
"Loving, caring professional staff. Highly recommended. Thank you ALL 4 everything. Namaste"
— ____.pause___, 5★

Clinical Research Atlanta

★ 4.2
175 Country Club Dr #200B, Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 507-6867
"Great team of people and I haven't had any issues."
— Victorious Bastard, 5★

Clinical trials in Columbus: what's recruiting

The Columbus area currently has 67 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 Columbus, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology10 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism4 studies
  • Heart & Vascular2 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies
  • Liver & Kidney1 studies

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

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.

Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus, 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.
How often do new paid studies open in Columbus?
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 Columbus.
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 Columbus typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Columbus

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Eligibility and exclusions, condition by condition

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