Paid Clinical Trials in New Orleans, LA

As of September 2026, 400 paid clinical trials are recruiting in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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.

New Orleans offers studies at sites including University Medical Center New Orleans for conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Hypertension, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.

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Trials by specialty in New Orleans

Oncology· 123Cardiology· 34Blood cancer· 33Heart disease· 29Women's health· 29Neurology· 18Autoimmune disease· 16Gynecologic oncology· 15Behavioral health· 14Brain disorders· 13Psychiatry· 13Mental health· 13

Trials by drug in New Orleans

Prednisone· 8Prednisolone· 7Methotrexate· 6Letrozole· 5Anastrozole· 4Dexamethasone· 4Folinic acid· 4Allopurinol· 2Cystoscopy· 2Interview· 2Mammography· 2Palbociclib· 2SoC· 2Tamoxifen· 2ADT· 1Amitriptyline· 1
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Top Research Study Locations in New Orleans

Researchers run research studies in New Orleans, LA 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 Medical Center New OrleansAnatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Heart Failure, Malignant Solid Neoplasm48
Ochsner Medical Center JeffersonAdvanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia46
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNeoplasm Metastasis, Acute Stroke, Chronic Low-back Pain33
Children's Hospital New OrleansMalignant Solid Neoplasm, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Ganglioneuroblastoma, Nodular28
Louisiana State University Health Science CenterAdenocarcinoma of the Colon, Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum, Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v817
Tulane UniversityUlcerative Colitis, Aneurysm, Brain, Anxiety17
DelRicht ResearchChronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Acute Gout Flare12
Ochsner Medical CenterAortic Valve Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Hypertension10
Tulane University School of MedicineVon Willebrand Disease (VWD), Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Type 1, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Type 210
University Medical CenterAtrial Fibrillation, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Abdominal Wound Dehiscence10
Touro InfirmaryAnatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia9
Louisiana State University Health Sciences CenterAortoiliac Occlusive Disease, Breast Cancer, Dacryocystitis8
Louisiana State UniversityAortic Stenosis, Calcific, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Articular Fractures7
East Jefferson General HospitalAtrial Fibrillation, Atrial Arrhythmia, Atrial Flutter6
Ochsner Baptist Medical CenterAbdominal Wound Dehiscence, Anal Fistula, Endometrial Carcinoma6
Ochsner HealthAdvanced Solid Tumor, Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD)6
Tulane University Medical CenterAcute Kidney Injury, Covid19, Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis6
Ochsner Health SystemCardiovascular Diseases, Degenerative Disc Disease, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction4
University Medical Center - New OrleansAdvanced or Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC), Advanced or Metastatic ER+ HER2- Breast Cancer (mBC), Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)4
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, New Orleans, LASecure Firearm Storage, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide3
Tulane Cancer CenterBladder Carcinoma, Colon Adenocarcinoma, Cutaneous Melanoma3
Tulane Doctors - Speciality Care - NapoleonAtrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathies, Obstructive Sleep Apnea3
Tulane Medical CenterCommunity-acquired Pneumonia, Influenza, COVID-19, Interstitial Lung Disease, Kidney Transplant Rejection3
DelRicht Research - LCMC Health Urgent Care - LakeviewGout, Tophaceous Gout2
LSU Health New OrleansCervical Cancer, Stage III Fallopian Tube Cancer, Stage III Ovarian Cancer2

Active & Upcoming Studies in New Orleans (2026)

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

Cancer & tumors (113 active studies)

Cardiovascular (40 active studies)

Neurology & pain (32 active studies)

Diabetes & metabolic (11 active studies)

HIV / STI (10 active studies)

Mental health & behavior (9 active studies)

Vaccines (4 active studies)

Eye & vision (3 active studies)

Pediatric (3 active studies)

Common conditions studied in New Orleans

Leading research sponsors in New Orleans

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Tulane University
  • Children's Oncology Group
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • NRG Oncology

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in New Orleans?

There are approximately 400 recruiting clinical trials in New Orleans, Louisiana listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in New Orleans pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

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 New Orleans?

The most common conditions under active study in New Orleans include Atrial Fibrillation (7), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (7), Hypertension (6), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (5), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in New Orleans?

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

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 New Orleans?

Recruiting research sites in New Orleans include University Medical Center New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 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 New Orleans right now?

The largest active categories in New Orleans are Cancer & tumors (113), Cardiovascular (40), Neurology & pain (32). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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Trials by condition in New Orleans

Atrial Fibrillation· 7Hypertension· 6Breast Cancer· 5Heart Failure· 5