Paid Clinical Trials in Maryland

Maryland has 2,758 paid clinical trials enrolling now across cities including Baltimore, Bethesda and Rockville. Search by condition, age, or phase to find compensated research studies accepting participants near you.

Research sites in Maryland include Johns Hopkins Medicine and NIH Clinical Center, running studies across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and more. The most actively recruiting conditions are Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Obesity, Healthy Volunteers — browse the full list or use the filters to match your diagnosis. Both patients and healthy volunteers may qualify. Most studies offer compensation for time and travel.

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Screen2Prevent (S2P)

for HIV Infections
Sites in Baltimore +4 more locations
Sponsor: Westat
Sex: All·Age: 14 - 24·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07728123·Recruiting·Listed Jul 27, 2026
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2,412 clinical trials

Common conditions studied in Maryland

  • Breast Cancer (46 active studies)
  • Prostate Cancer (44 active studies)
  • Obesity (36 active studies)
  • Healthy Volunteers (30 active studies)
  • HIV (23 active studies)
  • Healthy Volunteer (23 active studies)

Leading research sponsors in Maryland

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore
  • Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Maryland?

There are approximately 2,758 recruiting clinical trials in Maryland listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Maryland pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Maryland 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 Maryland?

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 Maryland?

The most common conditions under active study in Maryland include Breast Cancer (46), Prostate Cancer (44), Obesity (36), Healthy Volunteers (30), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Maryland?

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

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.

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All cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD(1,534)Bethesda, MD(906)Rockville, MD(90)Columbia, MD(76)Silver Spring, MD(58)Glen Burnie, MD(51)Towson, MD(47)Annapolis, MD(37)Hagerstown, MD(36)Gaithersburg, MD(35)Chevy Chase, MD(34)Frederick, MD(30)Bel Air, MD(25)Elkton, MD(24)Largo, MD(22)Lutherville, MD(22)Salisbury, MD(20)Bowie, MD(19)College Park, MD(19)Cumberland, MD(19)Westminster, MD(18)Olney, MD(17)Oxon Hill, MD(16)Clinton, MD(14)Easton, MD(13)Hyattsville, MD(13)Lanham, MD(11)Beltsville, MD(8)Glenn Dale, MD(8)Pikesville, MD(8)Potomac, MD(8)Brandywine, MD(7)Ft. Washington, MD(7)Hanover, MD(7)Hunt Valley, MD(7)Germantown, MD(6)Greenbelt, MD(6)Wheaton, MD(6)Aberdeen, MD(5)Marriottsville, MD(5)Randallstown, MD(5)White Marsh, MD(5)Brooklyn, MD(4)Catonsville, MD(4)Ellicott City, MD(4)Kensington, MD(4)Lutherville-Timonium, MD(4)Nottingham, MD(4)Pasadena, MD(4)Laurel, MD(3)Ocean Pines, MD(3)Owings Mills, MD(3)Calverton, MD(2)Elkridge, MD(2)Fort Deterick, MD(2)Havre de Grace, MD(2)La Plata, MD(2)Leonardtown, MD(2)Timonium, MD(2)Upper Marlboro, MD(2)Arnold, MD(1)Bathesda, MD(1)Batlimore, MD(1)Belcamp, MD(1)Berlin, MD(1)Berwyn Heights, MD(1)Bethseda, MD(1)Charlotte Hall, MD(1)Cheverly, MD(1)Denton, MD(1)District Heights, MD(1)Dundalk, MD(1)Gambrills, MD(1)Glendale, MD(1)Linthicum, MD(1)Linthicum Heights, MD(1)Mount Airy, MD(1)Multiple Locations, MD(1)Odenton, MD(1)Owing Mills, MD(1)Perry Point, MD(1)Prince Frederick, MD(1)Rosedale, MD(1)Stevensville, MD(1)Takoma Park, MD(1)Waldorf, MD(1)White Plains, MD(1)Windsor Mill, MD(1)

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Trials by condition in Maryland

Breast Cancer· 46Prostate Cancer· 44Obesity· 36HIV· 23Stroke· 22