As of August 2026, 22 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Merced, California. 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.
Merced offers studies at sites including Mercy Cancer Center for conditions such as Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Plasma Cell Myeloma, RISS Stage I Plasma Cell Myeloma, RISS Stage II Plasma Cell Myeloma. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.
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Researchers run research studies in Merced, CA at 7 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.
| Site | Specializes in | Active trials |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Cancer Center | Malignant Solid Neoplasm, RISS Stage I Plasma Cell Myeloma, RISS Stage II Plasma Cell Myeloma | 16 |
| Merced County | COVID-19 | 1 |
| Merced Vascular | Peripheral Arterial Disease | 1 |
| Merced Vein and Vascular Center | Heart Failure | 1 |
| Mercy Medical Center | Mucositis, Nephrotoxicity, Ototoxicity | 1 |
| Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center | Plasma Cell Myeloma | 1 |
| Valley Spine Care | Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Scoliosis, Degenerative Spondylolisthesis | 1 |
Recruiting trials in Merced grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 22 recruiting clinical trials in Merced, California listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Merced 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.
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.
The most common conditions under active study in Merced include Malignant Solid Neoplasm (2), Plasma Cell Myeloma (2), RISS Stage I Plasma Cell Myeloma (2), RISS Stage II Plasma Cell Myeloma (2), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Merced on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
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.
Recruiting research sites in Merced include Mercy Cancer Center, Merced County, Merced Vascular, 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.
The largest active categories in Merced are Cancer & tumors (13), Vaccines (1), Cardiovascular (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.