Clinical Trials at Mercy Cancer Center - Cape Girardeau
As of August 2026, 35 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Mercy Cancer Center - Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 and Malignant Solid Neoplasm. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.
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35 clinical trials at Mercy Cancer Center - Cape Girardeau
·Clear filters·Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, an ALCHEMIST Treatment Trial (Chemo-IO [ACCIO])
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
Family Communications After Genetic Testing
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
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
Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Testing the Use of Combination Therapy in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma, the EQUATE Trial
ShortStop-HER2: 12 Months vs. 6 Months of HER2-targeted Medications for People With HER2+ Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Trastuzumab
Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection
Ramucirumab and Paclitaxel or FOLFIRI in Advanced Small Bowel Cancers
Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With or Without Daratumumab in Treating Patients With High-Risk Smoldering Myeloma
Testing Early Treatment for Patients With High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (SLL), EVOLVE CLL/SLL Study
Testing an Enhanced Digital Delivery Model for Inherited Cancer Genetic Testing in Young Adults With Cancer
Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Patients With EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
Testing the Effectiveness of Two Immunotherapy Drugs (Nivolumab and Ipilimumab) With One Anti-cancer Targeted Drug (Cabozantinib) for Rare Genitourinary Tumors
Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer
Collection of Research Data and Samples From Patients Who Experience Immunotherapy Side Effects
Five or Ten Year Colonoscopy for 1-2 Non-Advanced Adenomatous Polyps
Active Surveillance, Bleomycin, Etoposide, Carboplatin or Cisplatin in Treating Pediatric and Adult Patients With Germ Cell Tumors
Cost Communication and Financial Navigation in Cancer Patients (COSTCOM)
APOLLO: A Randomized Phase II Double-Blind Study of Olaparib Versus Placebo Following Curative Intent Therapy in Patients With Resected Pancreatic Cancer and a Pathogenic BRCA1, BRCA2 or PALB2 Mutation
Treating Prostate Cancer That Has Come Back After Surgery With Apalutamide and Targeted Radiation Based on PET Imaging
Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients Receiving the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Bladder Cancer, ARCHER Study
Study of Targeted Therapy vs. Chemotherapy in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
Testing the Addition of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) to Chemotherapy Before Surgery for Patients With High-Grade Upper Urinary Tract Cancer
Triptorelin for the Prevention of Ovarian Damage in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Testing Osimertinib as a Treatment for Lung Cancers With an EGFR Exon 20 Change
Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Comparing the Clinical Impact of Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Programs and Associated Biomarkers
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Toxicity Risk Prediction in Solid Tumors
Evaluating Whether an Educational Website Called Current Together After Cancer (CTAC) Improves Follow-up Care for Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Shorter Chemo-Immunotherapy Without Anthracycline Drugs for Early-Stage Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Testing the Use of Chemotherapy After Surgery for High-Risk Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Common conditions studied in Cape Girardeau
- Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (6 active studies)
- Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (5 active studies)
- Malignant Solid Neoplasm (5 active studies)
- Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 (5 active studies)
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (4 active studies)
- Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (4 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Cape Girardeau
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- NRG Oncology
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Cape Girardeau?
There are approximately 86 recruiting clinical trials in Cape Girardeau, Missouri listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Cape Girardeau pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau?
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 Cape Girardeau?
The most common conditions under active study in Cape Girardeau include Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (6), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (5), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (5), Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 (5), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Cape Girardeau?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau?
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 Cape Girardeau?
Recruiting research sites in Cape Girardeau include Saint Francis Medical Center, Mercy Cancer Center - Cape Girardeau, Southeast Cancer 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.
What kinds of studies are recruiting in Cape Girardeau right now?
The largest active categories in Cape Girardeau are Cancer & tumors (73), Mental health & behavior (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.