Clinical Trials at University of California, San Diego
As of September 2026, 36 paid clinical trials are recruiting at University of California, San Diego, located at 220 DICKINSON ST, MAIL CODE 8208, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-2071, phone (619) 543-5238 in San Diego, California. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Obesity, Heart Failure and Depression. 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 San Diego?
There are approximately 752 recruiting clinical trials in San Diego, California listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in San Diego pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in San Diego 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 San Diego?
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 San Diego?
The most common conditions under active study in San Diego include Obesity (15), Heart Failure (13), Depression (11), Breast Cancer (10), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in San Diego?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in San Diego 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 San Diego?
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 San Diego?
Recruiting research sites in San Diego include University of California San Diego, University of California, San Diego, Rady Children's Hospital, 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 San Diego right now?
The largest active categories in San Diego are Cancer & tumors (151), Neurology & pain (50), Mental health & behavior (46). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of University of California, San Diego?
How do I contact University of California, San Diego?
You can reach University of California, San Diego by phone at (619) 543-5238. 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.