Paid Clinical Trials in Costa Mesa, CA
As of July 2026, 18 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Costa Mesa, California. 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.
Costa Mesa offers studies at sites including UC Irvine Health Cancer Center-Newport for conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis, Depression, AD, Advanced Esophageal 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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Trials by specialty in Costa Mesa
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Researchers run research studies in Costa Mesa, CA at 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine Health Cancer Center-Newport | Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma | 6 |
| ATP Clinical Research | Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis, Agitation Associated With Alzheimer's Dementia | 3 |
| ATP Clinical Research, Inc. | AD, Agitation, Alzheimer Disease | 3 |
| Adult & Child Neurology Medical Associates | Pediatric Migraine | 1 |
| BrainHealth Solutions | Depression, Major Depressive Disorder | 1 |
| FDRC | Obesity | 1 |
| UC Irvine Medical Center | Advanced Liver Cancers | 1 |
| UCI Health - Costa Mesa | Early Detection of Cancer, Lung Cancer Screening, Lung Neoplasms | 1 |
| Vanda Investigational Site | Schizophrenia | 1 |
Active & Upcoming Studies in Costa Mesa (2026)
Recruiting trials in Costa Mesa grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
Cancer & tumors (7 active studies)
- Empowering Patients' Lung Cancer Screening Uptake (Empower LCS/Call+) · University of California, Irvine
- E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer · Phase 3 · NRG Oncology
Mental health & behavior (5 active studies)
- Empowering Patients' Lung Cancer Screening Uptake (Empower LCS/Call+) · University of California, Irvine
- E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer · Phase 3 · NRG Oncology
Neurology & pain (2 active studies)
- Extension to a Pivotal Study of Sensory Stimulation in Alzheimer's Disease (OLE Hope Study, CA-0015) · Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.
- Randomized Study in Children and Adolescents With Migraine: Acute Treatment · Phase 3 · Pfizer
Diabetes & metabolic (1 active study)
- A Research Study Comparing Different Ways of Increasing the Dose of NNC0662-0419 in Participants With Obesity · Phase 2 · Novo Nordisk A/S
Pediatric (1 active study)
- Randomized Study in Children and Adolescents With Migraine: Acute Treatment · Phase 3 · Pfizer
Common conditions studied in Costa Mesa
- Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis (2 active studies)
- Depression (2 active studies)
- AD (1 active study)
- Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (1 active study)
- Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma (1 active study)
- Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma (1 active study)
Leading research sponsors in Costa Mesa
- ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Costa Mesa?
There are approximately 18 recruiting clinical trials in Costa Mesa, California listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Costa Mesa pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa?
The most common conditions under active study in Costa Mesa include Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis (2), Depression (2), AD (1), Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (1), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Costa Mesa?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa?
Recruiting research sites in Costa Mesa include UC Irvine Health Cancer Center-Newport, ATP Clinical Research, ATP Clinical Research, Inc., 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 Costa Mesa right now?
The largest active categories in Costa Mesa are Cancer & tumors (7), Mental health & behavior (5), Neurology & pain (2). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.