As of August 2026, 51 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 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.
Fort Smith offers studies at sites including Mercy Hospital Fort Smith for conditions such as Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8. 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 Fort Smith, AR at 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm | 40 |
| Johnson Dermatology | Hidradenitis Suppurativa | 2 |
| Mercy Clinic Oncology - Fort Smith | Colorectal Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | 2 |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Research Institure Health and Wellness Center | Exercise, Obesity, Weight Loss | 1 |
| Mercy Cancer Center | Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer | 1 |
| Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities | Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Gene Mutation, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage III Lung Cancer | 1 |
| Mercy Health - Fort Smith | Cancer | 1 |
| Mercy Hospital - FTS | Advanced Solid Tumors Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Cancer | 1 |
| Mercy Research | Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Gene Mutation, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage III Lung Cancer | 1 |
| Novartis Investigative Site | Atopic Dermatitis | 1 |
| UAMS Fort Smith FMC | Maternal Health | 1 |
Recruiting trials in Fort Smith grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 51 recruiting clinical trials in Fort Smith, Arkansas listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith include Malignant Solid Neoplasm (6), Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (3), Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm (3), Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (3), 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith include Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Johnson Dermatology, Mercy Clinic Oncology - Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith are Cancer & tumors (35), Mental health & behavior (2), Diabetes & metabolic (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.