Clinical Trials at Arthritis and Rheumatology of Southwest Ohio

About research studies in Liberty Township

Liberty Township has approximately 9 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Ohio is home to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cincinnati Children's, and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — collectively running clinical trials across every major therapeutic area.

Common conditions studied in Liberty Township

• Crohn's Disease (2 active studies). Recruiting Crohn's Disease studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
• Gastroenteritis (1 active study). ENT (otolaryngology) trials evaluate new treatments for hearing loss, swallowing disorders, and head and neck cancers — covering pharmacologic, surgical, and rehabilitative approaches.
• Healthy (1 active study). Healthy-volunteer studies examine how new drugs behave in the body, helping researchers understand safety and dosing before later-phase trials.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (1 active study). Inflammatory bowel disease studies test biologics, S1P modulators, and JAK inhibitors for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
• Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) / Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Compensated Cirrhosis (1 active study). Recruiting Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) / Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Compensated Cirrhosis studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
• Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASH) / Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Fibrosis (1 active study). Recruiting Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASH) / Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Fibrosis studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Leading research sponsors in Liberty Township

• 89bio, Inc.
• Hoffmann-La Roche
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Mirador Therapeutics, Inc.
• Pfizer

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Ohio 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. Ohio 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 Liberty Township. 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 Liberty Township

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Liberty Township 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.

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