Clinical Trials at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Greenville/UPMC Horizon

As of June 2026, 3 paid clinical trials are recruiting at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Greenville/UPMC Horizon in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma and Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma. 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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3 clinical trials at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Greenville/UPMC Horizon

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About research studies in Greenville

Greenville has approximately 3 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Pennsylvania hosts UPenn's Perelman School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — pioneers in CAR-T cell therapy — alongside UPMC, Thomas Jefferson University, and Penn State Hershey.

Common conditions studied in Greenville

  • Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma (1 active study). Recruiting Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (1 active study). Recruiting Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma (1 active study). Recruiting Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (1 active study). Recruiting Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (1 active study). Lung cancer research focuses on targeted therapies for specific mutations such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS, alongside immunotherapy regimens.
  • Stage II Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (1 active study). Lung cancer research focuses on targeted therapies for specific mutations such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS, alongside immunotherapy regimens.

Leading research sponsors in Greenville

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • SWOG Cancer Research Network

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Pennsylvania 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. Pennsylvania 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 Greenville. 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 Greenville

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Greenville 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 Greenville?

There are approximately 3 recruiting clinical trials in Greenville, Pennsylvania listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Greenville pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Greenville 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 Greenville?

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 Greenville?

The most common conditions under active study in Greenville include Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma (1), Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (1), Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma (1), Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (1), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Greenville?

Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Greenville 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 Greenville?

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 Greenville?

Recruiting research sites in Greenville include UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Greenville/UPMC Horizon, 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 Greenville right now?

The largest active categories in Greenville are Cancer & tumors (3). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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