Clinical Trials at Palo Alto Medical Foundation Health Care
As of August 2026, 17 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Palo Alto Medical Foundation Health Care, located at 3801 MIRANDA AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1207, phone (650) 493-5000 in Palo Alto, California. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Breast Cancer, Heart Failure and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.
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17 clinical trials at Palo Alto Medical Foundation Health Care
·Clear filters·Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, an ALCHEMIST Treatment Trial (Chemo-IO [ACCIO])
Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression Plus Endocrine Therapy in Premenopausal Patients With pN0-1, ER-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer and an Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 25
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Testing Immunotherapy With or Without Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Patients With Advanced Liver Cancer, HELIO-RT Trial
Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer
Adding an Immunotherapy Drug, MEDI4736 (Durvalumab), to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Paclitaxel, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin) for Stage II-III Breast Cancer
Testing the Addition of High Dose, Targeted Radiation to the Usual Treatment for Locally-Advanced Inoperable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Testing Higher Dose Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surgery to Remove All Known Sites of Kidney Cancer
Testing the Addition of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) to Chemotherapy Before Surgery for Patients With High-Grade Upper Urinary Tract Cancer
Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Studying Chemotherapy With or Without Panitumumab for Unresectable, Locally Advanced, or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Without KRAS Mutations
De-Escalation of Breast Radiation Trial for Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer (DEBRA)
Shorter Chemo-Immunotherapy Without Anthracycline Drugs for Early-Stage Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Comparing the Outcome of Immunotherapy-Based Drug Combination Therapy With or Without Surgery to Remove the Kidney in Metastatic Kidney Cancer, the PROBE Trial
Common conditions studied in Palo Alto
- Cancer (9 active studies)
- Breast Cancer (8 active studies)
- Heart Failure (8 active studies)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (7 active studies)
- Epilepsy (7 active studies)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (6 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Palo Alto
- Stanford University
- VA Office of Research and Development
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Children's Oncology Group
- NRG Oncology
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Palo Alto?
There are approximately 652 recruiting clinical trials in Palo Alto, California listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Palo Alto pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto?
The most common conditions under active study in Palo Alto include Cancer (9), Breast Cancer (8), Heart Failure (8), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (7), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Palo Alto?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto?
Recruiting research sites in Palo Alto include Stanford University, Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto, Stanford University 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 Palo Alto right now?
The largest active categories in Palo Alto are Cancer & tumors (191), Neurology & pain (41), Cardiovascular (35). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of Palo Alto Medical Foundation Health Care?
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Health Care is located at 3801 MIRANDA AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1207. Use the Google Maps link in the intro above to get directions.
How do I contact Palo Alto Medical Foundation Health Care?
You can reach Palo Alto Medical Foundation Health Care by phone at (650) 493-5000. For questions about a specific trial, use the study coordinator contact listed on the individual study record — click any trial title above to open it.