MILD® Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression: A Medicare Claims Study
for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +2386 more locations
Sponsor: Stryker Instruments
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03072927·Recruiting·Listed Mar 2017
Paid Clinical Trials in Waconia, MN
As of September 2026, 47 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Waconia, Minnesota. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, with stipends ranging from modest amounts for short outpatient studies to several thousand dollars for long or inpatient protocols.
Waconia offers studies at sites including Ridgeview Medical Center for conditions such as Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Renal Cell Cancer AJCC v8, Metastatic Melanoma, Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.
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Studying the PAGODA Algorithm for Chemotherapy Dose Changes to Prevent Unplanned Treatment Delays
for Ampulla of Vater Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +346 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07283939·Recruiting·Listed Dec 2025
Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression Plus Endocrine Therapy in Premenopausal Patients With pN0-1, ER-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer and an Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 25
for Breast Cancer
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +1087 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: Female·Age: 18 - 60
Code: NCT05879926·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed May 2023
Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, an ALCHEMIST Treatment Trial (Chemo-IO [ACCIO])
for Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +625 more locations
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04267848·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Feb 2020
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
for Stage III Colon Cancer
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +923 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05174169·Phase 2, Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Dec 2021
Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas
for Intracranial Meningioma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +446 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT02523014·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2015
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
for Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Drug: Nivolumab
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +626 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05677490·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jan 2023
Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Stage III-IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Who Have Undergone Surgery
for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +461 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT02734537·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Apr 2016
Family Communications After Genetic Testing
for Colon Adenocarcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +308 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07143487·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2025
Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection
for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +612 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 40 - 75·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT05334069·Recruiting·Listed Apr 2022
Testing Early Treatment for Patients With High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (SLL), EVOLVE CLL/SLL Study
for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +294 more locations
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04269902·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Feb 2020
Testing the Effectiveness of Two Immunotherapy Drugs (Nivolumab and Ipilimumab) With One Anti-cancer Targeted Drug (Cabozantinib) for Rare Genitourinary Tumors
for Bladder Adenocarcinoma
Drug: Cabozantinib
Sites in Waconia, Edina +217 more locations
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03866382·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Mar 2019
Testing an Enhanced Digital Delivery Model for Inherited Cancer Genetic Testing in Young Adults With Cancer
for Miscellaneous Neoplasm, Nos
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +308 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07091617·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2025
Collection of Research Data and Samples From Patients Who Experience Immunotherapy Side Effects
for Malignancy
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +392 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: All ages
Code: NCT04242095·Recruiting·Listed Jan 2020
Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Patients With EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
for Advanced Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Drug: Bevacizumab
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +324 more locations
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04181060·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Nov 2019
Ramucirumab and Paclitaxel or FOLFIRI in Advanced Small Bowel Cancers
for Metastatic Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +397 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04205968·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Dec 2019
Testing the Use of Combination Therapy in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma, the EQUATE Trial
for Plasma Cell Myeloma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +303 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04566328·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Sep 2020
Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With or Without Daratumumab in Treating Patients With High-Risk Smoldering Myeloma
for Smoldering Plasma Cell Myeloma
Drug: Daratumumab
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +482 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03937635·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed May 2019
Five or Ten Year Colonoscopy for 1-2 Non-Advanced Adenomatous Polyps
for Adenocarcinoma of the Colon
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +331 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 45 - 70
Code: NCT05080673·Recruiting·Listed Oct 2021
Adding an Immunotherapy Drug, MEDI4736 (Durvalumab), to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Paclitaxel, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin) for Stage II-III Breast Cancer
for Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Drug: Durvalumab
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +530 more locations
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06058377·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Sep 2023
Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer
for Fallopian Tube Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma
Drug: Bevacizumab
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +653 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06580314·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2024
A Study to Compare the Administration of Encorafenib + Binimetinib + Nivolumab Versus Ipilimumab + Nivolumab in BRAF-V600 Mutant Melanoma With Brain Metastases
for Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
Drug: Ipilimumab
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +301 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04511013·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2020
BiCaZO: A Study Combining Two Immunotherapies (Cabozantinib and Nivolumab) to Treat Patients With Advanced Melanoma or Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer, an immunoMATCH Pilot Study
for Clinical Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8
Drug: Cabozantinib
Sites in Waconia, Edina +202 more locations
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05136196·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Nov 2021
Treating Prostate Cancer That Has Come Back After Surgery With Apalutamide and Targeted Radiation Based on PET Imaging
for Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma
Drug: Apalutamide
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +276 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: Male·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04423211·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jun 2020
Reaching Rural Cancer Survivors Who Smoke Using Text-Based Program
for Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +203 more locations
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05008848·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Aug 2021
Testing the Addition of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy With Immune Therapy for the Treatment of Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer, SAMURAI Trial
for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +278 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05327686·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Apr 2022
A Study to Compare Two Surgical Procedures in Individuals With BRCA1 Mutations to Assess Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer
for Ovarian Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +479 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: Female·Age: 35 - 50
Code: NCT04251052·Recruiting·Listed Jan 2020
Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients Receiving the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Bladder Cancer, ARCHER Study
for Muscle Invasive Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +206 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT07097142·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2025
Study of Targeted Therapy vs. Chemotherapy in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
for Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Gland Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +284 more locations
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06475989·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jun 2024
Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer
for Prostate Adenocarcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +397 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: Male·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05946213·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2023
Testing Osimertinib as a Treatment for Lung Cancers With an EGFR Exon 20 Change
for Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Drug: Osimertinib
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +218 more locations
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03191149·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Jun 2017
Comparing Combinations of Drugs to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) When a Stem Cell Transplant is Not a Medically Suitable Treatment
for Plasma Cell Myeloma
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +387 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: All ages
Code: NCT05561387·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Sep 2022
Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
for Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +948 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03851445·Phase 2, Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Feb 2019
Comparing Combinations of Targeted Drugs for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Has EGFR and MET Gene Changes (A Lung-MAP Treatment Trial)
for Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Edina +370 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05642572·Phase 2·Recruiting·Listed Dec 2022
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Toxicity Risk Prediction in Solid Tumors
for Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Sites in Waconia, Chaska +586 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT04871542·Recruiting·Listed May 2021
De-Escalation of Breast Radiation Trial for Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer (DEBRA)
for Stage I Breast Cancer
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +705 more locations
Sponsor: NRG Oncology
Sex: All·Age: 50 - 70
Code: NCT04852887·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Apr 2021
S1703 Serum Tumor Marker Directed Disease Monitoring in Patients With Hormone Receptor Positive Her2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
for Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +584 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT03723928·Recruiting·Listed Oct 2018
Assessing Benefits and Harms of Cannabis/Cannabinoid Use Among Cancer Patients Treated in Community Oncology Clinics
for Breast Carcinoma
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +462 more locations
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT06418204·Recruiting·Listed May 2024
Evaluating Whether an Educational Website Called Current Together After Cancer (CTAC) Improves Follow-up Care for Colorectal Cancer Survivors
for Colorectal Cancer Stage II
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +373 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07018869·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jun 2025
Shorter Chemo-Immunotherapy Without Anthracycline Drugs for Early-Stage Triple Negative Breast Cancer
for Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Sites in Waconia, Shakopee +913 more locations
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
Sex: All·Age: 18+
Code: NCT05929768·Phase 3·Recruiting·Listed Jul 2023
Top Research Study Locations in Waconia
Researchers run research studies in Waconia, MN at 1 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.
| Site | Specializes in | Active trials |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Medical Center | Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Renal Cell Cancer AJCC v8, Metastatic Melanoma | 47 |
Active & Upcoming Studies in Waconia (2026)
Recruiting trials in Waconia grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
Cancer & tumors (40 active studies)
- Family Communications After Genetic Testing · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- Studying the PAGODA Algorithm for Chemotherapy Dose Changes to Prevent Unplanned Treatment Delays · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Mental health & behavior (1 active study)
- Reaching Rural Cancer Survivors Who Smoke Using Text-Based Program · Phase 3 · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Common conditions studied in Waconia
- Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4 active studies)
- Stage IV Renal Cell Cancer AJCC v8 (4 active studies)
- Metastatic Melanoma (3 active studies)
- Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (3 active studies)
- Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 (3 active studies)
- Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (2 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Waconia
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
- NRG Oncology
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Waconia?
There are approximately 47 recruiting clinical trials in Waconia, Minnesota listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Waconia pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Waconia 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 Waconia?
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 Waconia?
The most common conditions under active study in Waconia include Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Stage IV Renal Cell Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Metastatic Melanoma (3), Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (3), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Waconia?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Waconia 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 Waconia?
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 Waconia?
Recruiting research sites in Waconia include Ridgeview 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 Waconia right now?
The largest active categories in Waconia are Cancer & tumors (40), Mental health & behavior (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
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