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Paid Clinical Trials in Virginia Beach, VA

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

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

407studies recruiting
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Studies recruiting near Virginia Beach right now

Top 25 of 407 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Phase 3 Study of RLY-2608 + Fulvestrant vs Capivasertib + Fulvestrant as Treatment for Locally Advanced or Metastatic PIK3CA-mutant HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

PIK3CA Mutation, HER2- Negative Breast Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 540 participants sought
Virginia Oncology Associates — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Relay Therapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06982521)

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
Wagner Kapoor Institute — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Genentech, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04853251)

A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine NNC0487-0111 Helps People With Excess Body Weight and Knee Osteoarthritis Lose Weight and Reduce Pain

Obesity, Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Phase 3 Interventional 400 participants sought
Health Res of Hampton Roads — Newport News, Virginia (27.3 mi) · Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07481630)

The Vanguard Study: Testing a New Way to Screen for Cancer

Bladder Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma N/A Interventional 24,000 participants sought
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06995898)

PK, PD, Safety, and Efficacy Study of Gefurulimab in Pediatric Patients With AChR+ Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Generalized Myasthenia Gravis, gMG Phase 3 Interventional 12 participants sought
Research Site — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06607627)

A Post-Authorisation Safety Study (PASS) of Patients Treated With Lonapegsomatropin

Growth Hormone Deficiency N/A Observational 500 participants sought
Ascendis Investigational Site — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05775523)

Dinutuximab With Chemotherapy, Surgery and Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Children With Newly Diagnosed High Risk Neuroblastoma

Ganglioneuroblastoma, Nodular, Neuroblastoma Phase 3 Interventional 478 participants sought
Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth — Portsmouth, Virginia (15.8 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06172296)

Study Assessing Activity of Intravenous (IV) Etentamig Monotherapy Versus Standard Available Therapies in Adult Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma Phase 3 Interventional 380 participants sought
Virginia Oncology Associates - Norfolk (Lake Wright) /ID# 278314 — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06158841)

A Study of Brenipatide in Adults Who Quit Smoking Cigarettes and Want to Avoid Relapse

Smoking Phase 2 Interventional 222 participants sought
Health Research of Hampton Roads, Inc. — Newport News, Virginia (27.3 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07223840)

Deep Learning Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension and Low Ejection Fraction Via Digital Stethoscope and 3-Lead ECG

Hypertension, Pulmonary, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction N/A Observational 3,850 participants sought
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Eko Devices, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07087613)

A Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of AP306 at Fixed Doses in Dialysis Participants With Hyperphosphatemia

Hyperphosphatemia, Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis Phase 2 Interventional 168 participants sought
DaVita Clinical Research Norfolk — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: R1 Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06712654)

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial on Efficacy and Safety of Fluticasone Propionate/Albuterol Sulfate Combination in Participants 12 Years and Older With Asthma

Asthma Phase 3 Interventional 724 participants sought
Teva Investigational Site 12093 — Portsmouth, Virginia (15.8 mi) · Sponsor: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06664619)

Testing Docetaxel-Cetuximab or the Addition of an Immunotherapy Drug, Atezolizumab, to the Usual Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in High-Risk Head and Neck Cancer

Oropharyngeal p16INK4a-Negative Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7 Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 613 participants sought
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital — Virginia Beach, Virginia (9.0 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01810913)

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
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07187115)

A US Non-interventional, Effectiveness and Safety Study of Patients Treated With SKYTROFA

Growth Hormone Deficiency N/A Observational 900 participants sought
Ascendis Investigational Site — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05820672)

Thoracotomy Versus Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma

Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Lung, Metastatic Osteosarcoma Phase 3 Interventional 62 participants sought
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05235165)

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin in Treating Younger Patients With B-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma or Relapsed or Refractory CD22 Positive B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Recurrent B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Recurrent B Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Phase 2 Interventional 80 participants sought
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters — Norfolk, Virginia (15.5 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02981628)
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Top-rated research centers in Virginia Beach

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

Virginia Clinical Research, Inc.

★ 4.8
6160 Kempsville Cir #200a, Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 625-0151
"We were referred to the research team when my daughter was around 3–4 years old and dealing with severe eczema. At the time, over 80% of her body was…"
— Stacee Nicholson, 5★

AMR Clinical

★ 5.0
6161 Kempsville Cir #225, Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 627-7446
"Great groups of ladies. Can't wait until my next clinical research study. 👍"
— Prettygang50, 5★

York Clinical Research, LLC

★ 5.0
1401 Tidewater Dr #1, Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 624-9200

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 5.0
7007 Harbour View Blvd Ste 109, Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 996-4200
"Staff are very efficient and friendly"
— Katherine Ondrejko, 5★

Centricity Research

★ 5.0
1035 Champions Way, Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 538-7553

Health Research of Hampton Roads, Inc.

★ 4.8
720 Thimble Shoals Blvd #110, Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-8100
"Very efficient service. Whole process flowed easily. They provide great clinical support. Have done a few studies with them, look forward to doing m…"
— Glenn H, 5★

Clinical trials in Virginia Beach: what's recruiting

The Virginia Beach area currently has 407 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 Virginia Beach, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology7 studies
  • Heart & Vascular3 studies
  • Immune & Skin2 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies
  • Lungs & Breathing2 studies

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

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.

Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, VA?
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.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in Virginia Beach?
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.
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 Virginia Beach typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Virginia Beach

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