Paid Clinical Trials in Waukesha, WI
As of August 2026, 53 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Waukesha, Wisconsin. 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.
Waukesha offers studies at sites including UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care for conditions such as Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.
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53 clinical trials
MILD® Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression: A Medicare Claims Study
A Study Evaluating the Real World Experience of Participants Treated With BRIUMVI® (Ublituximab-xiiy) for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
A Trial to Find Out if Odronextamab Combined With Lenalidomide is Safe and Works Better Than Rituximab Combined With Lenalidomide in Adult Participants With Follicular Lymphoma and Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Postpartum Exercise Intervention
Testing the Addition of Anti-Cancer Drug Sonrotoclax, to the Standard Treatment Zanubrutinib, for Previously Untreated CLL/SLL
Testing Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Vorasidenib to Temozolomide, After Radiation for Advanced Brain Cancer
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])
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
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
ShortStop-HER2: 12 Months vs. 6 Months of HER2-targeted Medications for People With HER2+ Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Trastuzumab
Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection
Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With or Without Daratumumab in Treating Patients With High-Risk Smoldering Myeloma
Ramucirumab and Paclitaxel or FOLFIRI in Advanced Small Bowel Cancers
Testing Immunotherapy With or Without Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Patients With Advanced Liver Cancer, HELIO-RT Trial
Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer
Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Patients With EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
Testing the Effectiveness of Two Immunotherapy Drugs (Nivolumab and Ipilimumab) With One Anti-cancer Targeted Drug (Cabozantinib) for Rare Genitourinary Tumors
Induction Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy Followed by Pembrolizumab Before Chemoradiation and Pembrolizumab Maintenance Compared to Standard Chemoradiation With Pembrolizumab Followed by Pembrolizumab Maintenance in High-Risk Cervical Cancer
Testing the Addition of High Dose, Targeted Radiation to the Usual Treatment for Locally-Advanced Inoperable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
APOLLO: A Randomized Phase II Double-Blind Study of Olaparib Versus Placebo Following Curative Intent Therapy in Patients With Resected Pancreatic Cancer and a Pathogenic BRCA1, BRCA2 or PALB2 Mutation
Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surgery to Remove All Known Sites of Kidney Cancer
Testing the Role of DNA Released From Tumor Cells Into the Blood in Guiding the Use of Immunotherapy After Surgical Removal of the Bladder, Kidney, Ureter, and Urethra for Urothelial Cancer Treatment, MODERN Study
E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer
Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Advanced Solid Tumors, The ComboMATCH Screening Trial
Testing Continuous Versus Intermittent Treatment With the Study Drug Zanubrutinib for Older Patients With Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Testing the Addition of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy With Immune Therapy for the Treatment of Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer, SAMURAI Trial
MYELOMATCH: A Screening Study to Assign People With Myeloid Cancer to a Treatment Study or Standard of Care Treatment Within myeloMATCH (MyeloMATCH Screening Trial)
Adding Nivolumab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer, PARAMUNE Trial
A Study to Compare Standard Therapy to Treat Hodgkin Lymphoma to the Use of Two Drugs, Brentuximab Vedotin and Nivolumab
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
Comparing Rituximab and Mosunetuzumab Drug Treatments for People With Low Tumor Burden Follicular Lymphoma
Testing Whether High Dose Chemotherapy and Infusion of the Patients' Own Stem Cells Improves Survival in Patients With Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma Who Achieved a Complete Response at the End of the Initial Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy Versus Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung Cancer, The ACHIEVE Trial
Immunotherapy After Surgery for People Who Have No Remaining Cancer Cells After Standard Treatment for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, INSIGHT Trial
Testing the Addition of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) to Chemotherapy Before Surgery for Patients With High-Grade Upper Urinary Tract Cancer
Testing the Use of Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine Compared to the Usual Treatment (Chemotherapy With Docetaxel Plus Trastuzumab) or Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Recurrent, Metastatic, or Unresectable HER2-Expressing Salivary Gland Cancers
Measuring if Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy is Better Than Chemotherapy Alone for Patients With Aggressive Poorly Differentiated Sarcomas
Top Research Study Locations in Waukesha
Researchers run research studies in Waukesha, WI at 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care | Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Acute Myeloid Leukemia | 43 |
| ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital | Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma | 26 |
| ProHealth Care Inc | Ovarian Cancer, Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Cancer, Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma | 2 |
| Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc. | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| Carroll University Center for Graduate Studies | Abdominal Muscles, Neuromuscular Adaptations, Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions | 1 |
| ProHealth | Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Gene Mutation, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage III Lung Cancer | 1 |
| ProHealth Care Research Institute and Cardiology Associates | Heart Failure | 1 |
| Prohealth Waukesha Mem Hosp | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
| TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site | Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis | 1 |
Active & Upcoming Studies in Waukesha (2026)
Recruiting trials in Waukesha grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
Cancer & tumors (44 active studies)
- Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Rina-S With or Without Bevacizumab Compared to Investigator's Choice of Platinum-based Chemotherapy With or Without Bevacizumab as Second-line Treatment in Participants With Recurrent Platinum-sensitive Ovarian Cancer · Phase 3 · Genmab
- Testing the Addition of Anti-Cancer Drug Sonrotoclax, to the Standard Treatment Zanubrutinib, for Previously Untreated CLL/SLL · Phase 3 · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Mental health & behavior (1 active study)
- E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer · Phase 3 · NRG Oncology
Neurology & pain (1 active study)
Cardiovascular (1 active study)
- A Study to Test Whether Vicadrostat in Combination With Empagliflozin Helps People With Heart Failure · Phase 3 · Boehringer Ingelheim
Common conditions studied in Waukesha
- Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4 active studies)
- Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3 active studies)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (2 active studies)
- Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (2 active studies)
- Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma (2 active studies)
- Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma (2 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Waukesha
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- NRG Oncology
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
- AstraZeneca
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Waukesha?
There are approximately 53 recruiting clinical trials in Waukesha, Wisconsin listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Waukesha pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
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 Waukesha?
The most common conditions under active study in Waukesha include Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (2), Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (2), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Waukesha?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
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 Waukesha?
Recruiting research sites in Waukesha include UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, ProHealth Care Inc, 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 Waukesha right now?
The largest active categories in Waukesha are Cancer & tumors (44), Mental health & behavior (1), Neurology & pain (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.