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Paid Clinical Trials in Tuscaloosa, AL

Studies commonly pay $75 to $4,500 per completed study

23 clinical trials are currently recruiting participants within 30 miles of Tuscaloosa. Listings below come straight from the official NIH registry, alongside the area's top-rated research centers with real Google reviews.

23studies recruiting
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Studies recruiting near Tuscaloosa right now

Top 23 of 23 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Assessing Pharmacy Technician Educational Training for the Provision of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Rural Alabama and Mississippi Pharmacies

Bilateral Hearing Loss, Health Services Research N/A Interventional 144 participants sought
The Department of Communicative Disorders, Box 870242 — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06864273)

A Study of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Obesity, or Overweight Without Type 2 Diabetes

Obesity, Overweight Phase 3 Interventional 1,980 participants sought
MFA Clinical Research — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07321886)

Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer

Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Stage III Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 Phase 3 Interventional 1,209 participants sought
Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05946213)

Methylphenidate for the Treatment of PTSD With Associated Neurocognitive Complaints

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Phase 4 Interventional 70 participants sought
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05776056)

Phase III Study of Ivonescimab or Bevacizumab Combined With FOLFOX in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Clinical Study Site — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: Summit Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07228832)

The Influence of Aerobic Exercise on Consolidation of Fear Extinction Learning in PTSD

PTSD N/A Interventional 120 participants sought
Wade Hall - University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06144203)

The HOME Study (Healthy Options Made Easy): Telehealth Nutrition Sessions for People Living With Brain Injury

Brain Injuries N/A Interventional 134 participants sought
The University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05965947)

Safety and Effectiveness of the BrainsWay Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) for Treatment and Reduction of Heavy Drinking in Individuals With of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholism N/A Interventional 186 participants sought
Alpha Neuron LLC — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: Brainsway
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07216872)

A Study Comparing Oral Buprenorphine and Injectable Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid Use Disorder Phase 4 Interventional 952 participants sought
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04375033)

AlloNK®, an Allogeneic Non-genetically Modified, Cord Blood-derived NK Cell Therapy, in Combination With Rituximab, Studied in Relapsing Forms of B-cell Dependent Rheumatologic Diseases.

Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIMs) Phase 2 Interventional 90 participants sought
Artiva Investigational Site Tuscaloosa — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06991114)

DECIDE: A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Metformin Versus Insulin for the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Pregnancy, High Risk Phase 4 Interventional 1,572 participants sought
University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: Ohio State University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06445946)

Phase IIa Trial of a Selective Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist in the Treatment of Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (Seven Study)

PTSD Phase 2 Interventional 40 participants sought
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04452500)

Evaluating the Impact of SKY Breath Meditation on Stress, Well-being, and Connection in College Students

Stress, Anxiety N/A Interventional 53 participants sought
University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07415460)

Mindfulness Intervention for College Students With ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder N/A Interventional 100 participants sought
Department of Psychology, University of Alabama — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06076967)

International Registry for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer (IRONMAN)

Prostate Cancer N/A Observational 5,000 participants sought
University of Alabama- Tuscaloosa — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03151629)

Geriatric Evaluation and Management With Survivorship Health Education for Older Survivors of Cancer, GEM-S Trial

Lymphoma, Malignant Solid Neoplasm Phase 3 Interventional 668 participants sought
Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: University of Rochester
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05006482)

A Master Protocol of Multiple Agents in Adults With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (SYNERGY-Outcomes)

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Phase 3 Interventional 4,500 participants sought
MFA Clinical Research — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07165028)

Evaluating an Interactive Digital Toolkit for Women's PrEP Implementation

HIV Prevention, HIV Risk N/A Interventional 125 participants sought
Five Horizons Health Services — Tuscaloosa, Alabama (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07292584)
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Top-rated research centers in Tuscaloosa

Dedicated clinical research sites near you — with their real Google ratings, reviews and contact details

Institute for Rural Health Research

211 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-0025

Alabama Life Research Institute

★ 5.0
211 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

UA Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine (CCBM)

720 2nd St Rm 205, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-2363

UA Alabama Research Institute on Aging (ARIA)

Osband Hall, 814 6th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-7518

UA Center for Innovative Research in Autism (CIRA)

603 Hackberry Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-1391

Speech and Hearing Building

★ 4.5
700 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-7131
"This place was a life saver to me and my family. My son went from not speaking at all to saying all kinds of words including his alphabet and numbers…"
— Tamera Curry, 5★

Central Alabama Research

★ 5.0
10 Old Montgomery Hwy #100, Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 949-1907

UAB St. Vincent's Clinical Research

800 St Vincents Dr #510, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 212-6031

Capstone College of Nursing

★ 5.0
650 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-6639
"im not vaxxed please help me my mum thinks itll upgrade my autism im surviving on essential oils"
— S P, 5★

Clinical trials in Tuscaloosa: what's recruiting

The Tuscaloosa area currently has 23 studies open to new participants, according to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry maintained by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Among the studies closest to Tuscaloosa, the most active research areas are:

  • Brain & Mental Health5 studies
  • Cancer & Oncology4 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism3 studies
  • Immune & Skin1 studies
  • Liver & Kidney1 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from Tuscaloosa, and links to the official registry page where eligibility criteria and study contacts are published. Compensation is set by each sponsor: industry surveys report typical payments of $75 to $4,500 per completed study, with short observational studies at the low end and multi-visit or overnight Phase 1 studies at the high end.

How to enroll in a paid study in Tuscaloosa

Start with a study whose condition matches your profile — or a healthy-volunteer study if you have no diagnosis. Contact the research site through the registry page, complete a short phone screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, the study team walks you through the informed consent document, which details every procedure, risk and payment before you commit. You can withdraw at any point, and enrollment is always free.

Tuscaloosa participants can also register with the dedicated research centers listed above — many maintain volunteer databases and call when a matching study opens — or sign up for our email alert below to hear when a new study starts recruiting within 30 miles of your ZIP code.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be sick to join a clinical trial in Tuscaloosa?
No. Many studies recruit healthy volunteers, especially early-phase studies run at dedicated research centers. Others need participants diagnosed with a specific condition. Every trial lists its eligibility criteria — age range, condition, medications — and the study team screens you before enrollment.
How do I join a study in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Pick a study that matches your profile, contact the research site (or apply through the study links on this page), pass a phone pre-screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, you review and sign the informed consent and the study begins. The process typically takes 1-3 weeks.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in Tuscaloosa?
Dedicated research centers (listed on this page with their Google ratings) run studies as their core business — often healthy-volunteer and vaccine studies with structured compensation. Hospital and university studies tend to focus on patients with specific conditions. Both types are registered and IRB-supervised.
How often do new paid studies open in Tuscaloosa?
Constantly — trials open and close enrollment every week. This page is refreshed weekly from the NIH registry. Join the email alert to be notified when a new study opens within 30 miles of Tuscaloosa.
Can I be in more than one clinical trial at a time?
Generally no — most studies exclude participants currently enrolled in another trial, and paid Phase 1 studies enforce a washout period (often 30 days or more) between studies. Frequent healthy volunteers in Tuscaloosa typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Tuscaloosa

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