As of August 2026, 103 paid clinical trials are recruiting at University of Kentucky, located at University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Kinkead Hall, 201 Kinkead Hall, Lexington, KY 40508, phone (859) 257-8311 in Lexington, Kentucky. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Heart Failure, Obesity and Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 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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How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Lexington?
There are approximately 452 recruiting clinical trials in Lexington, Kentucky listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Lexington pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Lexington 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 Lexington?
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 Lexington?
The most common conditions under active study in Lexington include Heart Failure (9), Obesity (9), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (8), Breast Cancer (8), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Lexington?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Lexington 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 Lexington?
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 Lexington?
Recruiting research sites in Lexington include University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center, Baptist Health Lexington, 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 Lexington right now?
The largest active categories in Lexington are Cancer & tumors (178), Neurology & pain (33), Cardiovascular (30). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
You can reach University of Kentucky by phone at (859) 257-8311. 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.