MILD® Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression: A Medicare Claims Study
for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Sites in Alton, Edwardsville +2341 more locations
Sponsor: Stryker Instruments
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03072927·Recruiting·Listed Mar 2017
Paid Clinical Trials in Alton, IL
As of July 2026, 42 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Alton, Illinois. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, with stipends ranging from modest amounts for short outpatient studies to several thousand dollars for long or inpatient protocols.
Alton offers studies at sites including OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center for conditions such as Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.
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42 clinical trials
Studying the PAGODA Algorithm for Chemotherapy Dose Changes to Prevent Unplanned Treatment Delays
for Ampulla of Vater Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +330 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07283939·Recruiting·Listed Dec 2025
CARE Tool Study Aim 3
for Gynecologic Cancer
Sites in Alton +2 more locations
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT07296887·Recruiting·Listed Dec 2025
Family Communications After Genetic Testing
for Colon Adenocarcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +273 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07143487·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2025
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
for Breast Cancer
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +1103 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: Female·Age: 18 - 60
Code: NCT05879926·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed May 2023
Testing an Enhanced Digital Delivery Model for Inherited Cancer Genetic Testing in Young Adults With Cancer
for Miscellaneous Neoplasm, Nos
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +277 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07091617·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2025
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
for Stage III Colon Cancer
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +920 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05174169·Phase 2, Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Dec 2021
Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Stage III-IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Who Have Undergone Surgery
for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +464 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT02734537·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Apr 2016
Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas
for Intracranial Meningioma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +454 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT02523014·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2015
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
for Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Drug: Nivolumab
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +641 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05677490·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jan 2023
Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection
for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +629 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 40 - 75·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT05334069·Recruiting·Listed Apr 2022
Collection of Research Data and Samples From Patients Who Experience Immunotherapy Side Effects
for Malignancy
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +403 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: All ages
Code: NCT04242095·Recruiting·Listed Jan 2020
Testing the Use of Combination Therapy in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma, the EQUATE Trial
for Plasma Cell Myeloma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +226 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04566328·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Sep 2020
Five or Ten Year Colonoscopy for 1-2 Non-Advanced Adenomatous Polyps
for Adenocarcinoma of the Colon
Sites in Alton, Mount Vernon +363 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 45 - 70
Code: NCT05080673·Recruiting·Listed Oct 2021
Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With or Without Daratumumab in Treating Patients With High-Risk Smoldering Myeloma
for Smoldering Plasma Cell Myeloma
Drug: Daratumumab
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +486 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03937635·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed May 2019
Mobile Health for Adherence in Breast Cancer Patients
for Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Sites in Alton, Mount Vernon +457 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT06112613·Recruiting·Listed Nov 2023
Evaluating the Impact of Social and Genetic Factors on Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
for Hodgkin Lymphoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +403 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06002828·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2023
Comparing Impact of Treatment Before or After Surgery in Patients With Stage II-IIIB Resectable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
for Resectable Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +306 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06632327·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Oct 2024
Testing Osimertinib as a Treatment for Lung Cancers With an EGFR Exon 20 Change
for Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Drug: Osimertinib
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +217 more locations
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03191149·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Jun 2017
Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
for Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +948 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03851445·Phase 2, Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Feb 2019
Comparing Combinations of Drugs to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) When a Stem Cell Transplant is Not a Medically Suitable Treatment
for Plasma Cell Myeloma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +387 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: All ages
Code: NCT05561387·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Sep 2022
Cost Communication and Financial Navigation in Cancer Patients (COSTCOM)
for Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +363 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: All ages·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT06295367·Recruiting·Listed Mar 2024
Treating Prostate Cancer That Has Come Back After Surgery With Apalutamide and Targeted Radiation Based on PET Imaging
for Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma
Drug: Apalutamide
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +276 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: Male·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04423211·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jun 2020
Reaching Rural Cancer Survivors Who Smoke Using Text-Based Program
for Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +204 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05008848·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2021
Triptorelin for the Prevention of Ovarian Damage in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
for Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
Sites in Alton, Shiloh +190 more locations
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
Sex: Female·Age: Up to 39
Code: NCT06513962·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2024
Study of Targeted Therapy vs. Chemotherapy in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
for Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Gland Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, Shiloh +286 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06475989·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jun 2024
Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer
for Prostate Adenocarcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +397 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: Male·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05946213·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2023
Radiotherapy to Block Oligoprogression In Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +69 more locations
Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06686771·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Nov 2024
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Toxicity Risk Prediction in Solid Tumors
for Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +586 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04871542·Recruiting·Listed May 2021
Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients Receiving the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Bladder Cancer, ARCHER Study
for Muscle Invasive Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +206 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT07097142·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2025
S1703 Serum Tumor Marker Directed Disease Monitoring in Patients With Hormone Receptor Positive Her2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
for Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +584 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03723928·Recruiting·Listed Oct 2018
Testing Proton Craniospinal Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy for Leptomeningeal Metastasis, RADIATE-LM Trial
for Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Sites in Alton, Shiloh +56 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06500481·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2024
Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer
for Fallopian Tube Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma
Drug: Bevacizumab
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +643 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06580314·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2024
Evaluating Whether an Educational Website Called Current Together After Cancer (CTAC) Improves Follow-up Care for Colorectal Cancer Survivors
for Colorectal Cancer Stage II
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +373 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07018869·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jun 2025
Assessing Benefits and Harms of Cannabis/Cannabinoid Use Among Cancer Patients Treated in Community Oncology Clinics
for Breast Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +462 more locations
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06418204·Recruiting·Listed May 2024
Testing the Use of Chemotherapy After Surgery for High-Risk Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
for Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Liver
Sites in Alton, Shiloh +378 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05040360·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Sep 2021
Shorter Chemo-Immunotherapy Without Anthracycline Drugs for Early-Stage Triple Negative Breast Cancer
for Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +913 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05929768·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2023
LOTUS-CC: An Observational Research Study to Uncover Subtypes of Cancer Cachexia
for Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +194 more locations
Sponsor: University of Rochester
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06073431·Recruiting·Listed Oct 2023
A Study to Compare the Administration of Encorafenib + Binimetinib + Nivolumab Versus Ipilimumab + Nivolumab in BRAF-V600 Mutant Melanoma With Brain Metastases
for Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
Drug: Ipilimumab
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +301 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04511013·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2020
Comparing the Outcome of Immunotherapy-Based Drug Combination Therapy With or Without Surgery to Remove the Kidney in Metastatic Kidney Cancer, the PROBE Trial
for Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Sites in Alton, O'Fallon +338 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04510597·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2020
Top Research Study Locations in Alton
Researchers run research studies in Alton, IL at 4 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.
| Site | Specializes in | Active trials |
|---|---|---|
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma | 32 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma | 6 |
| Saint Anthony's Health | Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8 | 5 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
Active & Upcoming Studies in Alton (2026)
Recruiting trials in Alton grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
Cancer & tumors (33 active studies)
- CARE Tool Study Aim 3 · Washington University School of Medicine
- Family Communications After Genetic Testing · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Mental health & behavior (1 active study)
- Reaching Rural Cancer Survivors Who Smoke Using Text-Based Program · Phase 3 · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Common conditions studied in Alton
- Malignant Solid Neoplasm (5 active studies)
- Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3 active studies)
- Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (2 active studies)
- Breast Carcinoma (2 active studies)
- Melanoma (2 active studies)
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (2 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Alton
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
- NRG Oncology
- University of Rochester
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Alton?
There are approximately 42 recruiting clinical trials in Alton, Illinois listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Alton pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Alton compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Who can participate in a clinical trial in Alton?
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
What conditions are most commonly studied in Alton?
The most common conditions under active study in Alton include Malignant Solid Neoplasm (5), Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3), Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (2), Breast Carcinoma (2), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Alton?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Alton on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Alton?
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.
Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Alton?
Recruiting research sites in Alton include OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center, Alton Memorial Hospital, Saint Anthony's Health, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
What kinds of studies are recruiting in Alton right now?
The largest active categories in Alton are Cancer & tumors (33), Mental health & behavior (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
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