Paid Clinical Trials in Hamden, CT

As of June 2026, 27 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Hamden, Connecticut. 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.

Hamden offers studies at sites including Smilow Cancer Hospital-Hamden Care Center for conditions such as Obesity, Clostridioides Difficile Infection, Crohn's Disease, Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell 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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About research studies in Hamden

Hamden has approximately 27 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Connecticut hosts a diverse network of universities, academic medical centers, and community hospitals that run clinical trials across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and many other therapeutic areas.

Top Research Study Locations in Hamden

Researchers run research studies in Hamden, CT at 12 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.

SiteSpecializes inActive trials
Smilow Cancer Hospital-Hamden Care CenterExtensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Breast Cancer7
Medical Research Center of ConnecticutC. Diff Infection, C.Difficile Diarrhea, CDI4
CMR of Greater New Haven, LLCCardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypertension3
CMR of Greater New HavenChronic Low-back Pain, Diabetic Neuropathic Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain2
Kailera Clinical SiteObesity, Overweight2
Medical Research Center of Connecticut, LLCCrohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis Chronic2
Chase Medical Research LLCKnee Osteoarthritis (OA), Obesity1
ClinTrial HamdenCardiovascular Disease1
Connecticut Mental Health CenterAddiction, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Healthy Volunteer1
Gastroenterology Center of ConnecticutClostridioides Difficile Infection1
Smilow Cancer Hospital - Hamden Care CenterNon-small Cell Lung Cancer1
Yale New Haven HospitalClostridium Difficile Infection, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Gut Microbiome1

Active & Upcoming Studies in Hamden (2026)

Recruiting trials in Hamden grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.

Common conditions studied in Hamden

  • Obesity (4 active studies). Obesity trials evaluate GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists, novel metabolic drugs, and combined lifestyle interventions for sustainable weight loss.
  • Clostridioides Difficile Infection (3 active studies). Recruiting Clostridioides Difficile Infection studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Crohn's Disease (2 active studies). Recruiting Crohn's Disease studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma (2 active studies). Recruiting Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Overweight (2 active studies). Recruiting Overweight studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Addiction (1 active study). Recruiting Addiction studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Leading research sponsors in Hamden

  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • NRG Oncology
  • Kailera
  • Yale University
  • American Gastroenterological Association

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Connecticut 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. Connecticut 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 Hamden. 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 Hamden

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Hamden 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 Hamden?

There are approximately 27 recruiting clinical trials in Hamden, Connecticut listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Hamden pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Hamden 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 Hamden?

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 Hamden?

The most common conditions under active study in Hamden include Obesity (4), Clostridioides Difficile Infection (3), Crohn's Disease (2), Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma (2), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Hamden?

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

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 Hamden?

Recruiting research sites in Hamden include Smilow Cancer Hospital-Hamden Care Center, Medical Research Center of Connecticut, CMR of Greater New Haven, LLC, 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 Hamden right now?

The largest active categories in Hamden are Cancer & tumors (7), Diabetes & metabolic (5), Neurology & pain (3). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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