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Paid Clinical Trials in Cincinnati, OH

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

1,131 clinical trials are currently recruiting participants within 30 miles of Cincinnati. Listings below come straight from the official NIH registry, alongside the area's top-rated research centers with real Google reviews.

1,131studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
6condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Cincinnati right now

Top 25 of 1,131 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

A Study Assessing Corneal Endothelial Cells in Participants With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) Treated With the Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab (PDS)

Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration Phase 4 Interventional 188 participants sought
Cincinnati Eye Institute — Blue Ash, Ohio (9.3 mi) · Sponsor: Genentech, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04853251)

A Study Testing the Combination of Dasatinib or Imatinib to Chemotherapy Treatment With Blinatumomab for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Philadelphia Chromosome Positive (Ph+) or ABL-Class Philadelphia Chromosome-Like (Ph-Like) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Phase 2 Interventional 222 participants sought
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06124157)

A Study of Cemiplimab Plus Chemotherapy Versus Cemiplimab Plus Chemotherapy Plus Other Cancer Treatments for Adult Patients With Operable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 120 participants sought
Oncology Hematology Care Clinical Trials LLC — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06465329)

Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 10,000 participants sought
Good Samaritan Hospital - Cincinnati — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03851445)

ACT001 for the Treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas and H3K27-altered High Grade Gliomas

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG), Progressive DIPG Phase 2 Interventional 60 participants sought
Cincinnati Children's Hospital — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06838676)

Optimizing Beta Blocker Dosage in Women While Using the Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Cardiomyopathies, Heart Failure N/A Interventional 300 participants sought
TriHealth Hatton Research Institute — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Zoll Medical Corporation
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04504188)

DESTINY-Endometrial01: A Phase III Study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Plus Rilvegostomig or Pembrolizumab as First-Line Treatment of HER2-Expressing (IHC 3+/2+), Mismatch Repair Proficient (pMMR) Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Research Site — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06989112)

A Study of NX-2127 in Adults With Relapsed/Refractory B-cell Malignancies

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) Phase 1 Interventional 248 participants sought
University of Cincinnati Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04830137)

Abatacept for the Treatment of Common Variable Immunodeficiency With Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial Lung Disease, Common Variable Immunodeficiency Phase 2 Interventional 38 participants sought
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04925375)

Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Neffy or Intramuscular Adrenalin in Patients With Allergic Reactions After Oral Food Challenge or Allergen Immunotherapy

Allergic Reactions Phase 4 Interventional 600 participants sought
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06834165)

ORACLE: Observation of ResiduAl Cancer With Liquid Biopsy Evaluation

Bladder Carcinoma, Ureter Carcinoma N/A Observational 2,020 participants sought
The Christ Hospital Cancer Center — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05059444)

Comparing Combinations of Drugs to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) When a Stem Cell Transplant is Not a Medically Suitable Treatment

Plasma Cell Myeloma Phase 3 Interventional 510 participants sought
Good Samaritan Hospital - Cincinnati — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05561387)

Phase 2 Study of Inhaled SNG001 in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Respiratory Viral Infection

Viral Pneumonia Phase 2 Interventional 550 participants sought
University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC) — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Synairgen Research Ltd.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06999603)

Feto-Endoscopic Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) for Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pulmonary Hypoplasia N/A Interventional 40 participants sought
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02986087)

A Study of Modified Release RTN-001 In Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension

Uncontrolled Hypertension Phase 2 Interventional 280 participants sought
Retension Clinical Site — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Retension Pharmaceuticals. Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07142356)

A Study Assessing Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness in Treatment Management of Atrial Fibrillation With VARIPULSE Catheter System

Atrial Fibrillation N/A Interventional 276 participants sought
The Christ Hospital — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07227532)

The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Research Network General Anesthesia Registry

Cesarean Delivery, General Anesthesia N/A Observational 5,000 participants sought
University o Cincinnati — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Yale University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06030063)

Study of the Shockwave Medical SkyRunner Carotid Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System for the Treatment of Calcified Carotid Arteries Prior to Trans-Carotid Stenting (SKYWARD Trans-Carotid IDE [Investigational Device Exemption] Study)

Carotid Artery Calcification, Carotid Artery Diseases N/A Interventional 185 participants sought
Hatton Research Institution — Cincinnati, Ohio (1.1 mi) · Sponsor: Shockwave Medical, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07062471)
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Studies you may be able to join near Cincinnati

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 heart failure

This study is enrolling adults in eligible areas of the United States who have been diagnosed with heart failure. 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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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 Cincinnati

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

CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting Clinical Research Center

★ 4.5
1775 Lexington Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 281-3868
"My experience with all my studies & staff have been excellent!!!"
— Burton James, 5★

Lindner Clinical Trial Center

★ 4.8
2123 Auburn Ave Suite 424, Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 585-1777
"Very professional and caring ❤"
— Michelle O, 5★

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 4.6
2230 Auburn Ave Level B, Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 381-4100

Clinical Research Center

3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 636-4412

Cincinnati Children's Clinical Sciences Pavilion (Location T)

★ 5.0
240 Albert Sabin Way Ste t9.478, Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 636-4200

UC Infectious Disease Clinical Research

200 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 584-6617

Clinical Research Consultants

3308 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 383-0914

Consultants For Clinical Research

2925 Vernon Pl #200, Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 872-4549

CTI Clinical Trial Services, Inc.

★ 3.0
100 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
(513) 598-9290
"Nice looking building, so took a photo from Roebling bridge."
— Atul Nautiyal, 4★

Clinical trials in Cincinnati: what's recruiting

The Cincinnati area currently has 1,131 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 Cincinnati, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology9 studies
  • Heart & Vascular4 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies
  • Immune & Skin1 studies

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

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.

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

Paid clinical trials near Cincinnati

Other metros within reach

Dayton, OH310 Lexington, KY466 Louisville, KY574 Columbus, OH1,340 Indianapolis, IN913 Fort Wayne, IN113 Huntington, WV57 Lafayette, IN39

By condition

Eligibility and exclusions, condition by condition

Alcoholic Liver Disease in Cincinnati Heart Failure in Cincinnati Chronic Kidney Disease (HealthMatch) in Cincinnati Bladder Issues Due To Spinal Cord Injury in Cincinnati All conditions

More of OH

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