As of July 2026, 65 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Bismarck, North Dakota. 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.
Bismarck offers studies at sites including Sanford Bismarck Medical Center for conditions such as Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8. 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 Bismarck, ND at 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Bismarck Medical Center | Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8 | 56 |
| Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC) | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | 1 |
| Home-based telemedicine | Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) | 1 |
| North Dakota State Penitentiary (NDSP) | Depression, Mental Health, PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | 1 |
| Ohio State University-Telemedicine | Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma, Metastatic Pancreatic Carcinoma, Stage II Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8 | 1 |
| Sanford Bismarck Region Clinics | Celiac Disease, Type 1 Diabetes | 1 |
| Sanford Cancer Center Bismarck | Triple-Negative Breast Cancer | 1 |
| Sanford Health- Bismarck | Advanced Solid Tumors, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, Multiple Myeloma | 1 |
| Sanford Medical Center | Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine, Bismarck Clinic | Lung Cancer (Diagnosis) | 1 |
Recruiting trials in Bismarck grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 65 recruiting clinical trials in Bismarck, North Dakota listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Bismarck 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 Bismarck include Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (5), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (4), Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck include Sanford Bismarck Medical Center, Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC), Home-based telemedicine, 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 Bismarck are Cancer & tumors (53), Mental health & behavior (1), Diabetes & metabolic (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.