Multiple sclerosis Clinical Trials in Tacoma, WA

As of June 2026, 1 paid clinical trial is recruiting for Multiple sclerosis in Tacoma, Washington. Multiple sclerosis trials test high-efficacy immunomodulators, remyelination therapies, and therapies aimed at progressive forms of the disease. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, and many studies also include study-related medical care at no cost.

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About research studies in Tacoma

Tacoma has approximately 183 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Washington hosts Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's — widely recognized for leadership in bone marrow transplantation, immunotherapy, and infectious disease research.

Top Research Study Locations in Tacoma

Researchers run research studies in Tacoma, WA at 50 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.

SiteSpecializes inActive trials
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health CenterAcute Myeloid Leukemia, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Ganglioneuroblastoma, Nodular22
Franciscan Research Center-Northwest Medical PlazaChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Melanoma20
Madigan Army Medical CenterAcute Myeloid Leukemia, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Osteosarcoma20
Northwest Medical SpecialtiesBreast Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma17
Northwest Medical Specialties PLLCBreast Cancer, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Advanced Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma15
Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLCBreast Cancer Metastatic, Ovarian Cancer, Advanced Cancer13
Washington Gastroenterology - TacomaObesity or Overweight, Crohn's Disease, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease9
MultiCare Tacoma General HospitalAnatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Breast Cancer, Cardiotoxicity7
MultiCare Institute for Research & InnovationCrohn's Disease, Hypogonadism, Male, Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer7
Northwest Medical Specialties TacomaChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Non Small Cell Lung Carcinoma6
MultiCare Health SystemBreast Neoplasms, Colitis, Ulcerative, Neoplasm Metastasis4
Universal Research GroupAlzheimer Disease, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), Dementia3
MultiCare Institute for Research and InnovationPercutaneous Coronary Intervention, Peripheral Endovascular Intervention, Migraine3
Mary Bridge Children's HealthSickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia2
GI Alliance TacomaColitis, Ulcerative, Crohn Disease2
GSK Investigational SiteGastrointestinal Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Head and Neck2
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health CenterCerebroside Lipidosis Syndrome, Gaucher Disease, Glucocerebrosidase Deficiency Disease2
Multicare Health System - Mary Bridge PediatricsDevelopmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy, Dravet Syndrome2
Washington Gastroenterology- GIACrohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis2
Northwest Medical Specialties - TacomaPatients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Follicular Lymphoma (FL)2
019Advanced Solid Tumor1
Anthos InvestigativeAtrial Fibrillation (AF)1
CHI Franciscan Research CenterHeart Failure, Obesity1
Clinical Study SiteMetastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC)1
Clinical Trial SiteAcid Cholesteryl Ester Hydrolase Deficiency, Type 2, Acid Lipase Deficiency, Cholesterol Ester Storage Disease1
CommonSpirit Health Research InstituteAtrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Ischemic, Systemic Embolism1
Cortex Neurovascular / TRA UnionChronic Migraine, Migraine Disorders, Refractory Migraine1
Department of Emergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical CenterLow Back Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome Lower Back1
Digestive Health SpecialistsUlcerative Colitis1
Exigent Research, LLCCarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung, Cutaneous Squamous Cell Cancer, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma1
Franciscan Heart and Vascular AssociatesParoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation1
GI Alliance - Washington GastroenterologyMetabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis1
Local Institution - 01055Neoplasms1
Local Institution - 2141Locally Advanced Solid Tumors, Metastatic Solid Tumors1
Lucid LivingFamily Members, Implementation1
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital - PINChronic Migraine in Children1
Mary Bridge Children's Outpatient Center - TacomaType 1 Diabetes1
Mary Bridge Children's Outpatient CenterFabry Disease1
Mirador Therapeutics Selected SiteCrohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ulcerative Colitis (UC)1
MultiCare Cancer InstituteBreast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast, Receptors, Estrogen (for ER-positive Requirement)1
MultiCare Cancer Institute - TacomaBreast Cancer1
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Health CenterType 1 Diabetes Mellitus1
MultiCare Regional Cancer CenterMetastatic Head and Neck Cancer, Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer, Unresectable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma1
MultiCare Regional Cancer Center - TacomaPancreatic Cancer Metastatic, Pancreatic Cancer Stage IV, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma1
Multicare Health Tacoma-Multicare Institute for Research & InnovationPFO - Patent Foramen Ovale, Stroke1
Northwest Medical Specialists, PPLCMultiple Myeloma1
Northwest Medical Specialities, PLLCCarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung, Cutaneous Squamous Cell Cancer, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma1
Northwest Medical Specialties (Nwms) - Puyallup - Medical Oncology (Rainier Hematology-Oncology)/Exigent Research Network; LLCBreast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer1
Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC (NWMS)Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)1
Northwest Medical Specialties PPLC (P1 Trials - Exigent Network )Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma1

Active & Upcoming Studies in Tacoma (2026)

Recruiting trials in Tacoma grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.

Mental health & behavior (1 active study)

Pediatric (1 active study)

Common conditions studied in Tacoma

  • Breast Cancer (8 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
  • Multiple Myeloma (8 active studies). Recruiting Multiple Myeloma studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Crohn's Disease (7 active studies). Recruiting Crohn's Disease studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Breast Neoplasms (5 active studies). Recruiting Breast Neoplasms studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Colitis, Ulcerative (5 active studies). Recruiting Colitis, Ulcerative studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (5 active studies). Lung cancer research focuses on targeted therapies for specific mutations such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS, alongside immunotherapy regimens.

Leading research sponsors in Tacoma

  • AstraZeneca
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Children's Oncology Group
  • AbbVie
  • Eli Lilly and Company

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Washington are governed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) standards, and federal HIPAA privacy rules. Every study is reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to protect participant safety and ensure informed consent. Studies in Washington must also comply with the My Health My Data Act, which adds consumer-health-data protections on top of federal HIPAA requirements.

Compensation & what to expect

How payment typically works
Compensation is most often provided through reloadable electronic study cards or direct deposit, paid out per completed visit rather than as a lump sum. Amounts vary by the time required, the number of visits, and the study's complexity — overnight stays and inpatient pharmacology studies generally pay more than short outpatient surveys. The exact amount is disclosed in writing during informed consent before any visit.
Healthy volunteers
Healthy participants aged 18 and older can earn compensation by joining vaccine, pharmacology, and biomarker studies in Tacoma. These trials check how a new drug or vaccine behaves in healthy bodies before later-phase testing. Many sites maintain a healthy-volunteer registry so you hear about new opportunities first.
What's included beyond payment
Most trials cover study-related medical care at no cost — physical exams, lab work, imaging, the investigational treatment itself, and follow-up visits with the research team. Insurance is not required to participate. Free check-ups and access to specialists are common reasons participants return for additional studies.
Travel and time
Many sponsors reimburse travel, parking, mileage, and lost wages for visit days. Long-running studies and trials that require frequent visits often raise stipends accordingly. Ask the study coordinator for the visit schedule and reimbursement policy before you commit.
Asking about compensation
Compensation is set per protocol and per site, so figures are not published in trial registries. The fastest way to confirm payment for a specific study is to contact the recruiting site listed on the study record. Coordinators are accustomed to this question and will quote the per-visit and total amounts up front.

How to find a clinical trial in Tacoma

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Tacoma from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshes the list daily. Use the filters above to narrow by condition, facility, age, phase, or healthy-volunteer eligibility, then click any study title to view full details — eligibility criteria, intervention, location, and sponsor contact information. To enroll, reach out to the central study contact listed on the study detail page; the research coordinator will walk you through the screening process.

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Tacoma?

There are approximately 183 recruiting clinical trials in Tacoma, Washington listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Tacoma pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Tacoma 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 Tacoma?

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 Tacoma?

The most common conditions under active study in Tacoma include Breast Cancer (8), Multiple Myeloma (8), Crohn's Disease (7), Breast Neoplasms (5), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Tacoma?

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

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 Tacoma?

Recruiting research sites in Tacoma include Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center, Franciscan Research Center-Northwest Medical Plaza, Madigan Army 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 Tacoma right now?

The largest active categories in Tacoma are Cancer & tumors (91), Neurology & pain (12), Cardiovascular (12). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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