As of August 2026, 31 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Elmhurst, Illinois. 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.
Elmhurst offers studies at sites including Elmhurst Memorial Hospital for conditions such as Breast Cancer, Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation, Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma, Ovarian Carcinoma. 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 Elmhurst, IL at 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital | Breast Cancer, Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma, Ovarian Carcinoma | 18 |
| Retina Associates | DME, Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) | 3 |
| Retina Associates, LTD | Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation | 2 |
| Retina Associates, Ltd. | Age - Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Geographic Atrophy (GA), Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) | 2 |
| Clinical Study Site | Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) | 1 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Nancy Knowles Cancer Center | Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
| Endeavor Health | Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung (NSCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
| Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital | Perinatal Decision Making | 1 |
| Illinois Back and Neck Institute | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center | Multiple Myeloma | 1 |
Recruiting trials in Elmhurst grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 31 recruiting clinical trials in Elmhurst, Illinois listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst include Breast Cancer (2), Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation (2), Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (2), Ovarian Carcinoma (2), 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst include Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Retina Associates, Retina Associates, LTD, 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 Elmhurst are Cancer & tumors (21), Eye & vision (6), Mental health & behavior (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.