Paid Clinical Trials in Tennessee

Tennessee has 2,077 paid clinical trials enrolling now across cities including Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville. Search by condition, age, or phase to find compensated research studies accepting participants near you.

Research sites in Tennessee include Vanderbilt University Medical Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, running studies across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and more. The most actively recruiting conditions are Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Advanced Solid Tumor, Ovarian Cancer — browse the full list or use the filters to match your diagnosis. Both patients and healthy volunteers may qualify. Most studies offer compensation for time and travel.

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Newly added in Tennessee

Posted to ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 60 days — these studies are just starting to recruit.

Screen2Prevent (S2P)

for HIV Infections
Sites in Memphis +4 more locations
Sponsor: Westat
Sex: All·Age: 14 - 24·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07728123·Recruiting·Listed Jul 27, 2026

1,847 clinical trials

Common conditions studied in Tennessee

  • Breast Cancer (51 active studies)
  • Colorectal Cancer (33 active studies)
  • Advanced Solid Tumor (31 active studies)
  • Ovarian Cancer (31 active studies)
  • Cancer (28 active studies)
  • Obesity (28 active studies)

Leading research sponsors in Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • AstraZeneca
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Tennessee?

There are approximately 2,077 recruiting clinical trials in Tennessee listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Tennessee pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

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 Tennessee?

The most common conditions under active study in Tennessee include Breast Cancer (51), Colorectal Cancer (33), Advanced Solid Tumor (31), Ovarian Cancer (31), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Tennessee?

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

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.

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