As of August 2026, 74 paid clinical trials are recruiting at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C., District of Columbia. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Breast Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke. 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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There are approximately 844 recruiting clinical trials in Washington D.C., District of Columbia listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Washington D.C. 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.
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.
The most common conditions under active study in Washington D.C. include Breast Cancer (15), Sickle Cell Disease (12), Stroke (11), Heart Failure (9), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Washington D.C. on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
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.
Recruiting research sites in Washington D.C. include MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center, Children's National 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.
The largest active categories in Washington D.C. are Cancer & tumors (293), Neurology & pain (65), Cardiovascular (52). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.