Paid Clinical Trials in Minnesota

Minnesota has 2,230 paid clinical trials enrolling now across cities including Rochester, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Search by condition, age, or phase to find compensated research studies accepting participants near you.

Research sites in Minnesota include Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center, running studies across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and more. The most actively recruiting conditions are Breast Cancer, Heart Failure, Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Solid Neoplasm — 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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Newly added in Minnesota

Posted to ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 60 days — these studies are just starting to recruit.

1,932 clinical trials

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Pumitamig in Combination With Chemotherapy Versus Nivolumab in Combination With Chemotherapy in Participants With Previously Untreated Advanced or Metastatic Gastric, Gastroesophageal Junction, or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (ROSETTA Gastric-204)

for Untreated Advanced or Metastatic Gastric, Gastroesophageal Junction, or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Drug: Nivolumab
Sites in Rochester +33 more locations
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT07221149·Phase 2, Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Oct 2025

Common conditions studied in Minnesota

  • Breast Cancer (31 active studies)
  • Heart Failure (31 active studies)
  • Ovarian Cancer (28 active studies)
  • Malignant Solid Neoplasm (27 active studies)
  • Endometrial Cancer (23 active studies)
  • Obesity (23 active studies)

Leading research sponsors in Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic
  • University of Minnesota
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • AstraZeneca
  • Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Minnesota?

There are approximately 2,230 recruiting clinical trials in Minnesota listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Minnesota pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

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 Minnesota?

The most common conditions under active study in Minnesota include Breast Cancer (31), Heart Failure (31), Ovarian Cancer (28), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (27), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Minnesota?

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

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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