Clinical Trials at Inova Schar Cancer Institute
As of July 2026, 64 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, located at Inova Schar Cancer (A dept of Fairfax Hospital), 8081 Innovation Park Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031, phone (571) 472-4724 in Fairfax, Virginia. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Advanced Solid Tumor, Ovarian Cancer and Advanced Solid Tumors. 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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64 clinical trials at Inova Schar Cancer Institute
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A Study of Disitamab Vedotin Alone or With Pembrolizumab in Urothelial Cancer That Expresses HER2
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Standard-of-Care Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab With or Without INCA33890 in the First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Microsatellite Stable Colorectal Cancer
A Study of Opevesostat (MK-5684) Versus Alternative Next-generation Hormonal Agent (NHA) in Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) Post One NHA (MK-5684-004)
A Study to Compare Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Pembrolizumab Alone as Treatment in Participants With Mismatch Repair Proficient Endometrial Cancer (MK-2870-033/TroFuse-033/GOG-3119/ENGOT-en29)
A Study of Nemtabrutinib (MK-1026) Versus Comparator (Investigator's Choice of Ibrutinib or Acalabrutinib) in First Line (1L) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)/ Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) (MK-1026-011/BELLWAVE-011)
A Study of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) as a Single Agent and in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice in Participants With HR+/HER2- Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer (MK-2870-010)
A Study of Imlunestrant (LY3484356) in Premenopausal Women With Estrogen Receptor-Positive (ER+) Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Negative (HER2-) Early Breast Cancer
EF-41/KEYNOTE D58: Phase 3 Study of Optune Concomitant With Temozolomide Plus Pembrolizumab in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Beamion BCGC-1: A Study to Find a Suitable Dose of Zongertinib Used Alone and in Combination With Other Treatments to Test Whether it Helps People With Different Types of HER2+ Cancer That Has Spread
Study to Evaluate INCB123667 Versus Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Participants With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer With Cyclin E1 Overexpression
A Study of Intismeran Autogene (V940) Plus Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Placebo Plus Pembrolizumab in Participants With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (V940-002)
SIGMA (Safusidenib in IDH1 Mutant Glioma Maintenance)
ONC201 in H3 K27M-mutant Diffuse Glioma Following Radiotherapy (the ACTION Study)
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Autogene Cevumeran With Nivolumab Versus Nivolumab Alone in Participants With High-risk Muscle-invasive Urothelial Carcinoma (MIUC)
Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of Tafasitamab in Adult Participants With Primary Autoimmune Blood Cell Disorders
A Phase 2/3 Study in Adult and Adolescent Participants With SCD
A Study of Valemetostat Tosylate in Combination With DXd ADCs in Subjects With Solid Tumors
A Study to Evaluate BMS-986470 in Healthy Volunteers and Participants With Sickle Cell Disease
A Study to See if Giving Fianlimab and Cemiplimab Together is Better Than Cemiplimab Alone at Treating Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A Clinical Study of Intismeran Autogene (V940) and Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in People With Melanoma (V940-012/INTerpath-012)
Study of Patritumab Deruxtecan With Other Anticancer Agents in Participants With HER2 Positive Breast Cancer That Has Spread and Cannot Be Surgically Removed (MK-1022-009)
Cognitive Training for Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors
Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas
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
Testing the Use of Combination Therapy in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma, the EQUATE Trial
Testing the Addition of Radiation Therapy to the Usual Immune Therapy Treatment (Atezolizumab) for Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer, The RAPTOR Trial
Studying Chemotherapy With or Without Panitumumab for Unresectable, Locally Advanced, or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Without KRAS Mutations
Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Advanced Solid Tumors, The ComboMATCH Screening Trial
E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin and Frontline Chemotherapy in Treating Young Adults With Newly Diagnosed B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
TAPUR: Testing the Use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approved Drugs That Target a Specific Abnormality in a Tumor Gene in People With Advanced Stage Cancer
Induction Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy Followed by Pembrolizumab Before Chemoradiation and Pembrolizumab Maintenance Compared to Standard Chemoradiation With Pembrolizumab Followed by Pembrolizumab Maintenance in High-Risk Cervical Cancer
Comparing the Clinical Impact of Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Programs and Associated Biomarkers
A Study to Compare Two Surgical Procedures in Individuals With BRCA1 Mutations to Assess Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Testing Higher Dose Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
MYELOMATCH: A Screening Study to Assign People With Myeloid Cancer to a Treatment Study or Standard of Care Treatment Within myeloMATCH (MyeloMATCH Screening Trial)
About research studies in Fairfax
Fairfax has approximately 525 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Virginia hosts the University of Virginia Health System, VCU Health, and Inova Health System, running clinical trials across oncology, cardiology, and neuroscience.
Common conditions studied in Fairfax
- Advanced Solid Tumor (32 active studies). Recruiting Advanced Solid Tumor studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Ovarian Cancer (26 active studies). Ovarian cancer research examines PARP inhibitors, maintenance therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates for recurrent and platinum-resistant disease.
- Advanced Solid Tumors (25 active studies). Recruiting Advanced Solid Tumors studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Breast Cancer (25 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
- Endometrial Cancer (25 active studies). Recruiting Endometrial Cancer studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Colorectal Cancer (21 active studies). Colorectal cancer trials explore novel chemotherapy combinations, targeted agents, and immunotherapy for microsatellite-instability-high tumors.
Leading research sponsors in Fairfax
- AstraZeneca
- AbbVie
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Local regulations and guidelines
Clinical trials in Virginia are governed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) standards, and federal HIPAA privacy rules. Every study is reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to protect participant safety and ensure informed consent. Virginia research additionally follows state public health department oversight and any applicable state privacy statutes.
Compensation & what to expect
- How payment typically works
- Compensation is most often provided through reloadable electronic study cards or direct deposit, paid out per completed visit rather than as a lump sum. Amounts vary by the time required, the number of visits, and the study's complexity — overnight stays and inpatient pharmacology studies generally pay more than short outpatient surveys. The exact amount is disclosed in writing during informed consent before any visit.
- Healthy volunteers
- Healthy participants aged 18 and older can earn compensation by joining vaccine, pharmacology, and biomarker studies in Fairfax. These trials check how a new drug or vaccine behaves in healthy bodies before later-phase testing. Many sites maintain a healthy-volunteer registry so you hear about new opportunities first.
- What's included beyond payment
- Most trials cover study-related medical care at no cost — physical exams, lab work, imaging, the investigational treatment itself, and follow-up visits with the research team. Insurance is not required to participate. Free check-ups and access to specialists are common reasons participants return for additional studies.
- Travel and time
- Many sponsors reimburse travel, parking, mileage, and lost wages for visit days. Long-running studies and trials that require frequent visits often raise stipends accordingly. Ask the study coordinator for the visit schedule and reimbursement policy before you commit.
- Asking about compensation
- Compensation is set per protocol and per site, so figures are not published in trial registries. The fastest way to confirm payment for a specific study is to contact the recruiting site listed on the study record. Coordinators are accustomed to this question and will quote the per-visit and total amounts up front.
How to find a clinical trial in Fairfax
Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Fairfax from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshes the list daily. Use the filters above to narrow by condition, facility, age, phase, or healthy-volunteer eligibility, then click any study title to view full details — eligibility criteria, intervention, location, and sponsor contact information. To enroll, reach out to the central study contact listed on the study detail page; the research coordinator will walk you through the screening process.
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Fairfax?
There are approximately 525 recruiting clinical trials in Fairfax, Virginia listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Fairfax pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Fairfax 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 Fairfax?
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 Fairfax?
The most common conditions under active study in Fairfax include Advanced Solid Tumor (32), Ovarian Cancer (26), Advanced Solid Tumors (25), Breast Cancer (25), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Fairfax?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Fairfax 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 Fairfax?
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 Fairfax?
Recruiting research sites in Fairfax include NEXT Virginia, Virginia Cancer Specialists, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, 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 Fairfax right now?
The largest active categories in Fairfax are Cancer & tumors (354), Cardiovascular (9), Neurology & pain (4). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of Inova Schar Cancer Institute?
Inova Schar Cancer Institute is located at Inova Schar Cancer (A dept of Fairfax Hospital), 8081 Innovation Park Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031. Use the Google Maps link in the intro above to get directions.
How do I contact Inova Schar Cancer Institute?
You can reach Inova Schar Cancer Institute by phone at (571) 472-4724. For questions about a specific trial, use the study coordinator contact listed on the individual study record — click any trial title above to open it.