Paid Clinical Trials in Charleston, SC

Q: How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Charleston?

There are approximately 683 recruiting clinical trials in Charleston, South Carolina listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Q: Do clinical trials in Charleston pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Charleston 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.

Q: Who can participate in a clinical trial in Charleston?

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.

Q: What conditions are most commonly studied in Charleston?

The most common conditions under active study in Charleston include Stroke (15), Depression (13), Heart Failure (13), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (8), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Q: Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Charleston?

Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Charleston on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.

Q: How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Charleston?

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.

Q: Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Charleston?

Recruiting research sites in Charleston include Medical University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, 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.

Q: What kinds of studies are recruiting in Charleston right now?

The largest active categories in Charleston are Cancer & tumors (166), Neurology & pain (61), Mental health & behavior (60). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

As of July 2026, 683 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Charleston, South Carolina. 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.

Charleston offers studies at sites including Medical University of South Carolina for conditions such as Stroke, Depression, Heart Failure, Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.

Recruiting trial data synced daily from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last sync: July 31, 2026.

Trials by specialty in Charleston

Oncology· 160 Behavioral health· 80 Neurology· 57 Brain disorders· 47 Cardiology· 45 Mental health· 44 Blood cancer· 42 Psychiatry· 41 Addiction medicine· 41 Heart disease· 36 Lung disease· 30 Pulmonology· 26

Trials by drug in Charleston

Dexamethasone· 10 Counseling· 5 SoC· 5 Methotrexate· 4 Prednisone· 4 Dupilumab· 4 Anastrozole· 3 Interview· 3 Letrozole· 3 Mammography· 3 Prednisolone· 3 TMS· 3 Acetaminophen· 2 Aerobic Exercise· 2 Cystoscopy· 2 Folinic acid· 2

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Newly added in Charleston

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Superior Parietal iTBS for PD-MCI

for Parkinson Disease

1 location in Charleston

Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

Sex: All·Age: 50 - 85

Code: NCT07701785·Recruiting·Listed Jul 14, 2026

Site	Specializes in	Active trials
Medical University of South Carolina	Stroke, Depression, Parkinson Disease	382
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)	ARDS, ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome	27
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC	Stroke, Depression, PTSD	22
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center	Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum	11
MUSC	Tricuspid Valve Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, Focal Epilepsy	7
Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center	Brain Metastases, Cancer (With CNS Involvement), Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma	7
Hollings Cancer Center	Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Breast Cancer, Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia	6
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center	Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Advanced Solid Tumor, Cachexia	6
Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System	Adjustment Disorders, Agitation, Alzheimer Disease	6
GSK Investigational Site	Asthma, Chickenpox, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome	4
Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital	Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8, HER2-Negative Breast Carcinoma	4
Hollings Cancer Center at Medical University of South Carolina	B-cell Non Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma	4
Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital	Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Adrenal Insufficiency, Arrythmia	4
Medical University of South Carolina University Hospital	Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation	4
Lowcountry Lung and Critical Care, PA	Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), OSA	3
Medical University South Carolina	Knee Arthroplasty, Total, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Myasthenia Gravis	3
Roper Hospital	Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8, HER2-Negative Breast Carcinoma	3
University of South Carolina	Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Lupus Nephritis	3
Charleston Neuroscience Institute	NAION( Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy), Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration, Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG)	3
30 Bee Street	Depression, Post Stroke Pain	2
89bio Clinical Study Site	Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) / Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Compensated Cirrhosis, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASH) / Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Fibrosis	2
Akero Clinical Study Site	MASH - Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis, MASH With Fibrosis, NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis	2
Charleston Neuroscience Institute, LLC (Charleston)	Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation	2
Charleston Oncology - Roper	Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8, HER2-Negative Breast Carcinoma	2
Charleston Oncology - Saint Francis	Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8, HER2-Negative Breast Carcinoma	2

Paid Clinical Trials in Charleston, SC

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Newly added in Charleston

608 clinical trials

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Active & Upcoming Studies in Charleston (2026)

Cancer & tumors (166 active studies)

Neurology & pain (61 active studies)

Mental health & behavior (60 active studies)

Cardiovascular (52 active studies)

Diabetes & metabolic (15 active studies)

Pediatric (14 active studies)

Eye & vision (11 active studies)

Vaccines (4 active studies)

HIV / STI (3 active studies)

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Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Charleston?

Do clinical trials in Charleston pay participants?

Who can participate in a clinical trial in Charleston?

What conditions are most commonly studied in Charleston?

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Charleston?

How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Charleston?

Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Charleston?

What kinds of studies are recruiting in Charleston right now?

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