Oncology Clinical Trials in Madison, WI

As of August 2026, 139 paid clinical trials are recruiting for Oncology in Madison, Wisconsin. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, and many studies also include study-related medical care at no cost.

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Top Research Study Locations in Madison

Researchers run research studies in Madison, WI at 25 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
University of WisconsinCystic Fibrosis, Alzheimer Disease, Healthy114
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center - University HospitalAcute Myeloid Leukemia, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v889
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center - Eastpark Medical CenterMetastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v861
University of Wisconsin - MadisonGastroschisis, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML or ANLL)39
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterProstate Cancer, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Breast Cancer31
University of Wisconsin-MadisonAchondroplasia, Acute Respiratory Failure, Acute Sinusitis21
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WIMetastatic Prostate Cancer, Aging, Alcohol Use Disorder15
William S Middleton VA Medical CenterAcute Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome13
UW School of Medicine and Public HealthDiabetic Retinopathy, Aphasia, Diabetes Mellitus12
UW Carbone Cancer CenterBreast Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Advanced Breast Cancer8
University of Wisconsin Hospital and ClinicsPulmonary Hypertension, AML With Mutated NPM1, Acute Myeloid Leukemia8
UW Hospital and ClinicsCytomegalovirus Infections, Diabetic Retinopathy, High-need, High-complexity7
University of Wisconsin MadisonAsthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Asthma Chronic7
American Family Children's HospitalCardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital, Hospitalized Child, Hypothermia, Induced6
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthBreast Cancer, Genetic Disease, HER2-negative Breast Cancer5
UW HealthACL, Communication, G12D Mutated KRAS4
UW Health University HospitalConsciousness Disorders, Fracture Fixation, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis4
University Hospital and UW Health ClinicsInterstitial Lung Disease, Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis, Achondroplasia4
University of Wisconsin - Carbone Cancer CenterBreast Neoplasms, Cholangiocarcinoma, Colorectal Cancer4
University of Wisconsin Clinical Science CenterCervical Cancer, Leukemia, Leukemia, Myeloid4
University of Wisconsin Madison - Waisman Center Bone Dysplasia ClinicHypochondroplasia, Achondroplasia4
University of Wisconsin, MadisonAtrial Arrhythmia, Atrial Tachycardia, CLOVES Syndrome4
Center for Healthy MindsAsthma, Depression, Anxiety, Well-Being, Psychological3
Meriter HospitalAging, Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden3
University HospitalAcute Treatment of Migraine, Opiate Use Disorder, Opiate-Related Disorders3

Active & Upcoming Studies in Madison (2026)

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

Cancer & tumors (204 active studies)

Cardiovascular (27 active studies)

Neurology & pain (23 active studies)

Mental health & behavior (18 active studies)

Pediatric (12 active studies)

Diabetes & metabolic (10 active studies)

Eye & vision (3 active studies)

Common conditions studied in Madison

Leading research sponsors in Madison

  • University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Children's Oncology Group
  • VA Office of Research and Development
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Madison?

There are approximately 565 recruiting clinical trials in Madison, Wisconsin listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Madison pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Madison 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 Madison?

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 Madison?

The most common conditions under active study in Madison include Prostate Cancer (13), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (12), Breast Cancer (11), Colorectal Cancer (7), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Madison?

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

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 Madison?

Recruiting research sites in Madison include University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center - University Hospital, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center - Eastpark Medical Center, 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 Madison right now?

The largest active categories in Madison are Cancer & tumors (204), Cardiovascular (27), Neurology & pain (23). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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Trials by condition in Madison

Prostate Cancer· 13Acute Myeloid Leukemia· 12Breast Cancer· 11Colorectal Cancer· 7Alzheimer Disease· 6

Conditions in Oncology (Madison, WI)

Solid tumor· 25Breast cancer· 18Prostate cancer· 16Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)· 14Cancer (any)· 12Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)· 11Colorectal cancer· 10Metastatic prostate cancer· 10Melanoma· 9Metastatic breast cancer· 7Ovarian cancer· 7Pancreatic cancer· 6Gastric cancer· 6Multiple myeloma· 6Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)· 6Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)· 5Hematologic malignancy· 5HER2-negative breast cancer· 4Endometrial cancer· 4Hodgkin lymphoma· 4Non-Hodgkin lymphoma· 4Head and neck cancer· 4HER2-positive breast cancer· 3Metastatic colorectal cancer· 3Esophageal cancer· 3Gastroesophageal junction cancer· 3Biliary tract cancer· 3Kidney cancer· 3Acute lymphoblastic leukemia· 3Leukemia (other)· 3Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)· 3Osteosarcoma· 3Neuroblastoma· 3Lung cancer· 2Small cell lung cancer· 2Colon cancer· 2Fallopian tube cancer· 2Glioma· 2Mantle cell lymphoma· 2Small lymphocytic lymphoma· 2Thyroid cancer· 2Sarcoma· 2Rhabdomyosarcoma· 2Triple-negative breast cancer· 1Gastrointestinal cancer· 1Cervical cancer· 1Glioblastoma· 1Brain cancer· 1Myeloproliferative neoplasm· 1Ewing sarcoma· 1Mesothelioma· 1