As of August 2026, 19 paid clinical trials are recruiting at UCSF Medical Center, located at 500 PARNASSUS AVE, 11 LONG, BOX 0210, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143-2203, phone (415) 353-1383 in San Francisco, California. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Heart Failure. 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 Francisco?
There are approximately 1,349 recruiting clinical trials in San Francisco, California listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in San Francisco pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in San Francisco 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 Francisco?
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 Francisco?
The most common conditions under active study in San Francisco include Breast Cancer (28), Prostate Cancer (27), Heart Failure (18), HIV (16), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in San Francisco?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in San Francisco 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 Francisco?
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 Francisco?
Recruiting research sites in San Francisco include University of California, San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, Power Life Sciences, 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 Francisco right now?
The largest active categories in San Francisco are Cancer & tumors (397), Neurology & pain (83), Cardiovascular (82). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
You can reach UCSF Medical Center by phone at (415) 353-1383. 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.