Clinical Trials at Virginia Commonwealth University
As of August 2026, 136 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Virginia Commonwealth University, located at 520 N 12TH ST, LYONS BUILDING, ROOM 456, RICHMOND, VA 23298-0566, phone (804) 828-7978 in Richmond, Virginia. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Heart Failure, Obesity and Breast Cancer. 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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How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Richmond?
There are approximately 582 recruiting clinical trials in Richmond, Virginia listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Richmond pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
The most common conditions under active study in Richmond include Heart Failure (12), Obesity (11), Breast Cancer (10), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (9), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Richmond?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Recruiting research sites in Richmond include Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, VCU Massey Cancer Center at Stony Point, 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 Richmond right now?
The largest active categories in Richmond are Cancer & tumors (211), Cardiovascular (45), Diabetes & metabolic (24). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of Virginia Commonwealth University?
How do I contact Virginia Commonwealth University?
You can reach Virginia Commonwealth University by phone at (804) 828-7978. 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.