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Paid Clinical Trials in Lafayette, LA

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

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

58studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
6condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Lafayette right now

Top 25 of 58 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Study to Learn About Safety, Tolerability, and Immune Response of a Catch-up Pneumococcal Vaccine in Children and Adolescents

Pneumococcal Disease Phase 3 Interventional 1,200 participants sought
Velocity Clinical Research, Lafayette — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer

A Study of Icotrokinra in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease

Crohn Disease Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 1,092 participants sought
Gastroenterology Clinic of Acadiana — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC

A Phase 3 Study of Rezpegaldesleukin (NKTR-358) for Patients ≥ 12 Years of Age With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Phase 3 Interventional 510 participants sought
Nektar Investigative Site — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Nektar Therapeutics

An Induction Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Duvakitug in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis Phase 3 Interventional 980 participants sought
Care Access - New Iberia - Site Number: 8400031 — New Iberia, Louisiana (19.1 mi) · Sponsor: Sanofi

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
Cancer Center of Acadiana — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology

A Phase 2 Study of Vosoritide in Children With Idiopathic Short Stature

Idiopathic Short Stature Phase 2 Interventional 100 participants sought
Velocity Clinical Research - MedPharmics - Lafayette — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical

A Study on the Safety of an Investigational Chickenpox Vaccine, When Given to Healthy Children, 12 to 15 Months of Age

Chickenpox Phase 3 Interventional 750 participants sought
GSK Investigational Site — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline

A Phase 3 Study of Revaccination in Subsequent Pregnancies With Bivalent RSV Vaccine and Duration of Protection of a Single Dose

RSV Infection Phase 3 Interventional 550 participants sought
Velocity Clinical Research, Lafayette — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer

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

Clostridoides Difficile Associated Disease Phase 3 Interventional 32,500 participants sought
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer

A Study of Guselkumab Versus Risankizumab in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease

Crohn Disease Phase 3 Interventional 530 participants sought
Gastroenterology Clinic of Acadiana — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC

A Study of Vedolizumab in Adults With Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease in the Community Setting

Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease Phase 4 Interventional 400 participants sought
Combined Gastro LLC — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Takeda

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
Abbeville General Hospital — Abbeville, Louisiana (17.2 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology

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 960 participants sought
GSK Investigational Site — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline

A Research Study to Look at How Well NNC0487-0111 Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Obesity

Obesity, Heart Failure Phase 3 Interventional 5,610 participants sought
Cardiovascular Institute of the South — Opelousas, Louisiana (22.7 mi) · Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S

Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of PT027 Compared With PT007 Administered As Needed in Participants 12 to < 18 Years of Age With Asthma

Asthma Phase 3 Interventional 440 participants sought
Research Site — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca

Drug-Eluting Registry: Real-World Treatment of Lesions in the Peripheral Vasculature

Peripheral Vascular Diseases N/A Observational 5,000 participants sought
Cardiovascular Institute of the South — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation

AN INTERNATIONAL, OBSERVATIONAL, BLINDED STUDY TO ASSESS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CORDIO HEARO SYSTEM

Heart Failure N/A Observational 500 participants sought
Cardiovascular Institute of the South — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Cordio Medical

The Golazo® Peripheral Atherectomy System for a Safe and Effective Atherectomy (GREAT Trial)

Peripheral Arterial Disease N/A Interventional 159 participants sought
Cardiovascular Institute of the South - Lafayette — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Nipro Vascular Innovations Americas, Inc

A Study of BLB-201 RSV Vaccine in Infants and Children

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 137 participants sought
Velocity Clinical Research - Lafayette — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Blue Lake Biotechnology Inc.

MILD® Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression: A Medicare Claims Study

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis N/A Observational 8,000 participants sought
Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: Stryker Instruments

Dose-Ranging Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of AZD2373 in Participants With APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease

APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Phase 2 Interventional 136 participants sought
Research Site — Lafayette, Louisiana (1.3 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
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Studies you may be able to join near Lafayette

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.

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.

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.

Google-rated

Top-rated research centers in Lafayette

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

Louisiana Center for Health Innovation

Abdalla Hall, 635 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 482-0600

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 4.8
401 Youngsville Hwy #100, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 451-0663
"Well mannered and friendly staff."
— Chad Stott, 5★

New Iberia Research Center

★ 4.7
4401 W Admiral Doyle Dr, New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 482-1000

Acadian Hearing & Balance Center of Lafayette, L.L.C.

★ 4.9
1000 W Pinhook Rd Ste 201A, Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 237-0716
"Great food, plenty of gas pumps and always clean restrooms and building."
— Steve Mire, 5★

Louisiana ENT Specialists | Camellia in Lafayette

★ 4.9
1039 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 993-1335
"Brianne at Louisiana ENT provided outstanding service from start to finish. She is incredibly sweet, kind, professional, and courteous. She made me f…"
— Bayou Bronco, 5★

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★

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★

ACI Hearing & Balance Center

★ 5.0
103 St Thomas St, Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 223-9448
"What a wonderful office to go to if you have any hearing issues! Exceptional!"
— Tonya Leonards, 5★

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★

Clinical trials in Lafayette: what's recruiting

The Lafayette area currently has 58 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 Lafayette, the most active research areas are:

  • Immune & Skin5 studies
  • Heart & Vascular4 studies
  • Lungs & Breathing3 studies
  • Cancer & Oncology2 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism2 studies

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

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.

Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette.
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 Lafayette typically complete one or two studies per year.

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