As of August 2026, 22 paid clinical trials are recruiting for Oncology in Aurora, Illinois. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, and many studies also include study-related medical care at no cost.
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Researchers run research studies in Aurora, IL at 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rush-Copley Medical Center | Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 | 34 |
| Advocate Outpatient Center - Aurora | Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma | 30 |
| Rush - Copley Medical Center | Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Castration Levels of Testosterone | 6 |
| University of Colorado at Denver Genetics | Cerebroside Lipidosis Syndrome, Fabry Disease, Gaucher Disease | 3 |
| Rush Copley Medical Center | Osteochondral Defect, Perinatal Decision Making | 2 |
| Opinions Chicago | Smoking, Tobacco | 1 |
| Phonak Audiology Research Center | Hearing Loss | 1 |
| Rush Castle Orthopaedics | Avascular Necrosis, Deformity of Knee, Degenerative Joint Disease of Knee | 1 |
| Rush University | Alzheimer Disease | 1 |
| Rush-Copley Cancer Care Center | Anal Cancer, Bile Duct Cancer, Bladder Cancer | 1 |
Recruiting trials in Aurora grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 65 recruiting clinical trials in Aurora, Illinois listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Aurora 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.
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.
The most common conditions under active study in Aurora include Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3), Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (3), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (3), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Aurora on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
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.
Recruiting research sites in Aurora include Rush-Copley Medical Center, Advocate Outpatient Center - Aurora, Rush - Copley Medical Center, 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.
The largest active categories in Aurora are Cancer & tumors (49), Mental health & behavior (2), Neurology & pain (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.