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Paid Clinical Trials in Baton Rouge, LA

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

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

221studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
5condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Baton Rouge right now

Top 25 of 221 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Reducing African American's Alzheimer's Risk Through Exercise-Mild Cognitive Impairment (RAATE-MCI)

Dementia of Alzheimer Type N/A Interventional 144 participants sought
Pennington Biomedical Research — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04956549)

A Study of Ficlatuzumab in Combination With Cetuximab in Participants With Recurrent or Metastatic (R/M) HPV Negative Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 410 participants sought
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06064877)

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
Pennington Biomedical Research Center /ID# 262390 — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06345339)

A 26-Wk Study to Assess Safety & Efficacy of Tenapanor for T/t of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Adults

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) Phase 3 Interventional 692 participants sought
DelRicht Clinical Research - Prairieville — Prairieville, Louisiana (13.5 mi) · Sponsor: Ardelyx
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07382167)

A Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Finerenone on Morbidity and Mortality Among Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients

Heart Failure, Acute Heart Failure Phase 3 Interventional 5,200 participants sought
Baton Rouge, LA Investigative Site 10030 — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Colorado Prevention Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06008197)

Depemokimab as an Extended Treatment Duration Biologic in Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Type 2 Inflammation (ENDURA-2)

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Phase 3 Interventional 961 participants sought
GSK Investigational Site — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06961214)

GLP-1R Actions on Muscle and the Skeleton

Musculoskeletal Abnormalities, Obesity Phase 4 Interventional 50 participants sought
Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07154719)

Experimental Approach to Test Predictions of Body Weight Regulation Models

Obesity, Underweight N/A Interventional 12 participants sought
Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06309576)

Assessments of Adipogenesis, Lipid Turnover and Cellular Composition in Adipose Tissue in Response to Endurance Exercise

Obesity N/A Interventional 70 participants sought
Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06602141)

A Clinical Study of Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) Plus Rituximab Plus Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, and Prednisone (R-CHP) Versus Polatuzumab Vedotin Plus R-CHP in People With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) (MK-2140-011/waveLINE-011)

Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse Phase 2 Interventional 594 participants sought
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group-Medical Oncology ( Site 0180) — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06890884)

Fibromyalgia Response With Esreboxetine Evaluated Using a Randomized Withdrawal Research Design

Fibromyalgia Phase 3 Interventional 620 participants sought
Clinical Research Site — Prairieville, Louisiana (13.5 mi) · Sponsor: Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07398417)

Surgery With or Without Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in High Risk RetroPeritoneal Sarcoma

Retroperitoneal Sarcoma, Liposarcoma Phase 3 Interventional 250 participants sought
LSU Health Baton Rouge-North Clinic — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04031677)

An Examination of Brown Adipose Tissue and Energy Expenditure in Infants

Cold Induced Thermogenesis N/A Observational 60 participants sought
Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05517967)

Prospective Trial Assessing Real World Outcomes Response to Pembro in Black Patients w/ NSCLC

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 318 participants sought
Our Lady of the Lake Physician's Group — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06745882)

A Study of IDRX-42 (GSK6042981) Versus (vs) Sunitinib in Participants With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors After Imatinib Therapy

Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Phase 3 Interventional 450 participants sought
GSK Investigational Site — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07218926)

Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Suzetrigine for Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Phase 3 Interventional 1,100 participants sought
Velocity Clinical Research - Baton Rouge — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06628908)

Comparing New Treatments for People With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia That Has an IDH2 Gene Change (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Phase 2 Interventional 93 participants sought
LSU Health Baton Rouge-North Clinic — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06672146)

ZEN003694 and Enzalutamide Versus Enzalutamide Monotherapy in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 200 participants sought
Hematology Oncology Clinic — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Zenith Epigenetics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04986423)

A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Petosemtamab Compared With Investigator's Choice Monotherapy in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients (LiGeR-HN2)

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Site 40 — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Merus B.V.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06496178)

A Study to See How Metabolism is Influenced by Weight Loss Due to Intervention With Cagrilintide and Semaglutide Compared to Diet

Obesity Phase 1 Interventional 80 participants sought
Pennington Biomed Res Ctr — Baton Rouge, Louisiana (3.4 mi) · Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07184086)
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Top-rated research centers in Baton Rouge

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

American Clinical Research Trials

236 Wabash Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(424) 521-2089

Velocity Clinical Research

8040 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 768-2850

DelRicht Research | Clinical Trials in Baton Rouge, LA

★ 4.8
10154 Jefferson Hwy B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(504) 336-2667
"The only complaint I have was the wait time. We were scheduled for 1 pm got to the place for 12:30 pm and wasn’t finished till 4:32 pm.<br>I don’t mi…"
— Crystal LaGrone, 1★

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

★ 4.7
6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 763-2500

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 4.5
7912 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 900-7739
"My experience with Velocity clinical Research have been great. The staff makes me feel welcome, comfortable whenever i visit. They listen to my conce…"
— Edward Lee, 5★

DelRicht Research | Neurology Clinical Trials in Baton Rouge, LA

★ 4.8
10101 Park Rowe Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 412-0316
"The DelRicht Research Study has done a great job in individuals<br>educating on various<br>Neurological disorder. Special thanks and apreciation to …"
— Katrina Powell, 5★

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 5.0
5326 O'Donovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 768-2850

DelRicht Research | Clinical Trials in Baton Rouge, LA

★ 5.0
16158 Airline Hwy Ste 103, Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 412-0316
"Waste of time. They failed to adequately screen me prior to having me to come in so I drove almost an hour round trip to be told I don't qualify beca…"
— Danielle Saxon, 1★

The Baton Rouge Clinic

★ 4.9
7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-4044

Clinical trials in Baton Rouge: what's recruiting

The Baton Rouge area currently has 221 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 Baton Rouge, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology7 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism5 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies
  • Heart & Vascular1 studies
  • Lungs & Breathing1 studies

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

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.

Baton Rouge 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

Do I need to be sick to join a clinical trial in Baton Rouge?
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.
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.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge?
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 Baton Rouge.
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 Baton Rouge typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Baton Rouge

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