As of September 2026, 96 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Waukee, Iowa. 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.
Waukee offers studies at sites including UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Waukee Clinic for conditions such as Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, Malignant Solid Neoplasm. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.
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Researchers run research studies in Waukee, IA at 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Waukee Clinic | Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage III Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8 | 72 |
| Mission Cancer Blood | Colorectal Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostatic Neoplasms | 5 |
| Mission Cancer and Blood | Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, B Cell Lymphoma | 3 |
| University of Iowa Health Care | Early Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma | 3 |
| Clinical Study Site | Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
| Elite Eye Care/Elite Vision Therapy | Binocular Visual Function, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Neuro-Ophthalmology | 1 |
| Local Institution - 0243 | Follicular Lymphoma | 1 |
| Mission Blood & Cancer Care | Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse | 1 |
| Mission Blood and Cancer - MercyOne Cancer Center | B-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma | 1 |
| Mission Cancer + Blood | Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma | 1 |
| Mission Cancer Blood University of Iowa Health Care | Multiple Myeloma | 1 |
| University of Iowa Health Care, Mission Cancer + Blood | NSCLC, NSCLC (Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer), NSCLC (Non-small Cell Lung Cancer) | 1 |
| University of Iowa Health Care. | Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma | 1 |
| University of Iowa Mission Health Cancer + Blood | Small-cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
Recruiting trials in Waukee grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 96 recruiting clinical trials in Waukee, Iowa listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Waukee 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 Waukee include Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (7), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (5), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (5), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (4), 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 Waukee 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 Waukee include UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Waukee Clinic, Mission Cancer Blood, Mission Cancer and Blood, 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 Waukee are Cancer & tumors (81), Mental health & behavior (2). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.