Paid Clinical Trials in Ohio

Ohio has 3,368 paid clinical trials enrolling now across cities including Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Search by condition, age, or phase to find compensated research studies accepting participants near you.

Research sites in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and Cincinnati Children's, running studies across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and more. The most actively recruiting conditions are Breast Cancer, Heart Failure, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer — 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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2,984 clinical trials

Common conditions studied in Ohio

  • Breast Cancer (45 active studies)
  • Heart Failure (42 active studies)
  • Ovarian Cancer (41 active studies)
  • Endometrial Cancer (35 active studies)
  • Prostate Cancer (34 active studies)
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (33 active studies)

Leading research sponsors in Ohio

  • Ohio State University
  • Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Ohio?

There are approximately 3,368 recruiting clinical trials in Ohio listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Ohio pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Ohio 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 Ohio?

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 Ohio?

The most common conditions under active study in Ohio include Breast Cancer (45), Heart Failure (42), Ovarian Cancer (41), Endometrial Cancer (35), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Ohio?

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

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 Ohio

Columbus, OH(1,360)Cleveland, OH(1,266)Cincinnati, OH(1,082)Dayton, OH(174)Canton, OH(147)Akron, OH(122)Toledo, OH(121)Centerville, OH(79)West Chester, OH(58)Mayfield Heights, OH(53)Franklin, OH(51)Greenville, OH(50)Westlake, OH(50)Beachwood, OH(49)Mentor, OH(48)Troy, OH(47)Dublin, OH(41)Kettering, OH(40)Maumee, OH(40)Sylvania, OH(37)Marion, OH(35)Westerville, OH(35)Beavercreek, OH(31)Zanesville, OH(31)Avon, OH(28)Lima, OH(28)Springfield, OH(28)Youngstown, OH(28)Boardman, OH(27)Mansfield, OH(27)Middleburg Heights, OH(27)Newark, OH(25)Chillicothe, OH(24)Perrysburg, OH(24)Athens, OH(23)Belpre, OH(23)Delaware, OH(23)Independence, OH(23)Mount Vernon, OH(21)Portsmouth, OH(21)Fairborn, OH(20)Gahanna, OH(20)Grove City, OH(19)Marietta, OH(19)Marysville, OH(19)Findlay, OH(18)North Canton, OH(18)Sandusky, OH(17)Hilliard, OH(16)Lancaster, OH(16)Mason, OH(16)New Albany, OH(16)Pickerington, OH(16)Chardon, OH(15)Parma, OH(14)Warren, OH(14)Wooster, OH(14)Springboro, OH(12)Blue Ash, OH(9)Fairfield, OH(9)Liberty Township, OH(9)Strongsville, OH(9)Wilmington, OH(9)Alliance, OH(8)Medina, OH(8)Warrensville Heights, OH(8)Avon Lake, OH(7)Garfield Heights, OH(7)South Euclid, OH(7)Barberton, OH(6)Orange, OH(6)Ravenna, OH(6)Clevland, OH(5)Miamisburg, OH(5)Steubenville, OH(5)Bexley, OH(4)Canfield, OH(4)Circleville, OH(4)Massillon, OH(4)Vandalia, OH(4)Wadsworth, OH(4)Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH(4)Englewood, OH(3)Huber Heights, OH(3)Milford, OH(3)Ashland, OH(2)Ashtabula, OH(2)Brecksville, OH(2)Brunswick, OH(2)Canal Winchester, OH(2)Colombus, OH(2)Fairview, OH(2)Gallipolis, OH(2)Granville, OH(2)Kent, OH(2)Lorain, OH(2)Loveland, OH(2)Middletown, OH(2)Munroe Falls, OH(2)Oxford, OH(2)Powell, OH(2)Wheelersburg, OH(2)Willoughby, OH(2)Bay Village, OH(1)Bowling Green, OH(1)Bucyrus, OH(1)Celveland, OH(1)Chagrin Falls, OH(1)Cincinati, OH(1)Clevleand, OH(1)Columbia, OH(1)Columbiana, OH(1)Concord, OH(1)Conneaut, OH(1)Cuyahoga Falls, OH(1)Fremont, OH(1)Galion, OH(1)Garfield, OH(1)Geneva, OH(1)Greenfield, OH(1)Groveport, OH(1)Hamilton, OH(1)Highland Hills, OH(1)Hillsboro, OH(1)Jackson, OH(1)Lewis Center, OH(1)Logan, OH(1)Middlefield, OH(1)Moraine, OH(1)Mount Orab, OH(1)Mount Sterling, OH(1)Multiple Locations, OH(1)North Royalton, OH(1)Norwalk, OH(1)Oberlin, OH(1)Ohio City, OH(1)Oregon, OH(1)Orrville, OH(1)Painesville, OH(1)Poland, OH(1)Proctorville, OH(1)Salem, OH(1)Shaker Heights, OH(1)Solon, OH(1)Stow, OH(1)Twinsburg, OH(1)Waverly, OH(1)Willoughby Hills, OH(1)

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