As of August 2026, 60 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Bend, Oregon. 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.
Bend offers studies at sites including Saint Charles Health System for conditions such as Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Interstitial Lung Disease, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Prostate Adenocarcinoma. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.
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Researchers run research studies in Bend, OR at 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Charles Health System | Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Prostate Adenocarcinoma | 41 |
| Summit Health | Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) | 4 |
| Bend Memorial Clinic | Cancer, Early Detection of Cancer, Minimal Residual Disease | 2 |
| Bend Memorial Hospital | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis | 1 |
| Bend Surgery Center | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| Cascade Surg Ctr | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| Center for Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Care | Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Osteoarthritis | 1 |
| Central Oregon Surg Ctr | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| Central Oregon Surgical Institute | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| Dermatology Health Specialists | Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC) | 1 |
| Deschutes County Behavioral Health EASA | Family Members, Implementation | 1 |
| Deschutes Surgery Center | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| Diabetes and Obesity Care | Pre Diabetes | 1 |
| St Charles Bend Cancer Center | Breast Neoplasms | 1 |
| St Charles Medical Center | Colorectal Neoplasms | 1 |
| St. Charles Health System | Non-small Cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
| St. Charles Health System, Inc | Non-small Cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
| St. Charles Health System, Inc. DBA St. Charles Medical Center | Triple Negative Breast Cancer | 1 |
| Summit Health Eastside Clinic | Healthy Volunteers, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | 1 |
| USA003 | Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension | 1 |
Recruiting trials in Bend grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 60 recruiting clinical trials in Bend, Oregon listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Bend 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 Bend include Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Interstitial Lung Disease (3), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (3), Prostate Adenocarcinoma (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 Bend 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 Bend include Saint Charles Health System, Summit Health, Bend Memorial Clinic, 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 Bend are Cancer & tumors (37), Cardiovascular (6), Mental health & behavior (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.