Lung cancer Clinical Trials in Minneapolis, MN

As of June 2026, 2 paid clinical trials are recruiting for Lung cancer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lung cancer research focuses on targeted therapies for specific mutations such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS, alongside immunotherapy regimens. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, and many studies also include study-related medical care at no cost.

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About research studies in Minneapolis

Minneapolis has approximately 976 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Minnesota is anchored by Mayo Clinic in Rochester and University of Minnesota Medical Center — nationally ranked for cancer, cardiology, and rare-disease research.

Top Research Study Locations in Minneapolis

Researchers run research studies in Minneapolis, MN at 50 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 MinnesotaParkinson Disease, Depression, Epilepsy326
Abbott-Northwestern HospitalAcute Myeloid Leukemia, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v891
Hennepin County Medical CenterMalignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage IV Renal Cell Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v883
University of Minnesota/Masonic Cancer CenterAcute Myeloid Leukemia, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Malignant Solid Neoplasm43
Health Partners IncStage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v841
Minneapolis Heart Institute FoundationCoronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Diseases30
Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MNAmputation, Bipolar Disorder, Spinal Cord Diseases29
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - MinneapolisMalignant Solid Neoplasm, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia27
University of Minnesota Medical CenterAortic Stenosis, Von Willebrand Disease, Type 3, ADA SCID17
Minneapolis Heart InstituteAortic Stenosis, Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease15
Minneapolis VA Medical CenterLung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Lung Cancer AJCC v814
Masonic Cancer CenterAcute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Adenocarcinoma of Pancreas13
Abbott Northwestern HospitalAMI, Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), Acute Stroke11
Minneapolis VA Health Care SystemHeart Failure, Aging Related Cognitive Decline, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With ESKD11
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolNiemann-Pick Type C Disease, Advanced Solid Tumor, Alopecia11
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MinnesotaCystic Fibrosis, B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Caregiver Burden10
Masonic Cancer Center, University of MinnesotaAdenocarcinoma of Lung, Alcohol-Related Carcinoma, Colo-rectal Cancer9
Children's Hospital and Clinics of MinnesotaNeuroblastoma, ALL, AML8
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterIschemic Stroke, Prostate Cancer, Adamantinomatous Craniopharyngioma8
Hennepin Healthcare Research InstituteAcute Compartment Syndrome, Aging, Atrial Fibrillation7
Masonic Cancer Center at University of MinnesotaMyelodysplastic Syndromes, Acute Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia7
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's HospitalChronic Hepatitis B, Fabry Disease, Hypochondroplasia7
Allina Health Cancer Institute - Abbott Northwestern HospitalBreast Cancer, Carcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung7
Children's MinnesotaALK Fusion-positive Solid or CNS Tumors, Ciliary Body Medulloepithelioma, Craniopharyngioma6
Hennepin HealthcareAcute Respiratory Failure, Awareness, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular6
Allina HealthASCVD, Acute Limb Ischemia, Acute Stroke5
International Diabetes CenterObesity, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease5
Minnesota Oncology HematologyBreast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer5
Minnesota Oncology Hematology, P.A.Breast Cancer, Advanced Breast Cancer, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung5
The Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis CenterCystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Cystic Fibrosis Lung5
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer CenterAML, Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia, Acquired Pure Red Cell Aplasia5
Clinical Research InstituteAcute Treatment of Migraine, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR)4
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East BankHeart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Neoplasms4
Allina Health Cancer InstituteAcute Myeloid Leukemias, Bladder Cancer, Brain Cancer4
Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant ResearchAllogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation, Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation, Blood Cancers3
Children's Hospital of MinnesotaAVB - Atrioventricular Block, Fetal AVB, Lymphoblastic Leukemia3
Children's Minnesota HospitalAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome3
Clinical Trial SiteAcid Cholesteryl Ester Hydrolase Deficiency, Type 2, Acid Lipase Deficiency, Acute Hepatic Porphyria3
MNGI Digestive Health, PACrohn's Disease (CD), Liver Fibrosis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis3
University of Minnesota HealthChronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, Dementia, Vascular, Fucosidosis3
University of Minnesota Medical Center FairviewFibromyalgia, Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer, Treatment Resistant Depression3
AllinaAny Solid Oral Medication, Carotid Artery Diseases2
Ascendis Investigational SiteGrowth Hormone Deficiency2
Center for Magnetic Resonance ResearchAging, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cognition Disorders2
GSK Investigational SiteColonic Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Colon2
HealthPartners Medical GroupGenetic Variation, HBOC Syndrome, Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer (brca1, brca2)2
Hennepin HealthAmputation, Antibiotic Side Effect, Fracture2
M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery CenterCervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma), mCRPC (Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer)2
M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic - Clinics and Surgery CenterAdvanced Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer, Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, HER2 Mutation2
M Health Fairview Masonic Children's HospitalAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation2

Active & Upcoming Studies in Minneapolis (2026)

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

Diabetes & metabolic (39 active studies)

Mental health & behavior (30 active studies)

Pediatric (16 active studies)

Vaccines (5 active studies)

Common conditions studied in Minneapolis

  • Heart Failure (18 active studies). Heart failure trials explore SGLT-2 inhibitors, novel myosin modulators, and device-based therapies for both reduced and preserved ejection fraction.
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (16 active studies). Leukemia trials evaluate targeted inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapies, and novel combinations for acute and chronic forms of the disease.
  • Breast Cancer (14 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
  • Parkinson Disease (14 active studies). Parkinson's disease studies evaluate disease-modifying therapies, gene therapies, and advanced symptomatic treatments for motor and non-motor symptoms.
  • Endometrial Cancer (11 active studies). Recruiting Endometrial Cancer studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Ovarian Cancer (10 active studies). Ovarian cancer research examines PARP inhibitors, maintenance therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates for recurrent and platinum-resistant disease.

Leading research sponsors in Minneapolis

  • University of Minnesota
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
  • VA Office of Research and Development
  • Children's Oncology Group

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Minnesota 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. Minnesota 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 Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Minneapolis 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Minneapolis?

There are approximately 976 recruiting clinical trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Minneapolis pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis?

The most common conditions under active study in Minneapolis include Heart Failure (18), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (16), Breast Cancer (14), Parkinson Disease (14), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Minneapolis?

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

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 Minneapolis?

Recruiting research sites in Minneapolis include University of Minnesota, Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Hennepin County 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 Minneapolis right now?

The largest active categories in Minneapolis are Cancer & tumors (269), Cardiovascular (70), Neurology & pain (59). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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