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Paid Clinical Trials in Indio, CA

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

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

68studies recruiting
6+research centers nearby
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Studies recruiting near Indio right now

Top 25 of 68 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Testing the Addition of an Antiangiogenic Drug (Bevacizumab) to Chemotherapy (Carboplatin and Paclitaxel) Combined With Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) for pMMR, TP53 Mutated Endometrial Cancer

Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma, Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 255 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07198074)

A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Non-Cirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Fibrosis

NASH With Fibrosis, MASH With Fibrosis Phase 3 Interventional 1,650 participants sought
Akero Clinical Study Site — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, Inc
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06215716)

Physica System Total Knee Replacement Registry Study

Osteoarthritis, Knee, Traumatic Arthritis N/A Interventional 800 participants sought
Eisenhower Desert Orthopedics Center - Harry and Diane Rinker Bldg — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Limacorporate S.p.a
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03048201)

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

Obesity, Overweight Phase 3 Interventional 1,980 participants sought
Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical Group — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07321886)

Adding an Immunotherapy Drug, MEDI4736 (Durvalumab), to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Paclitaxel, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin) for Stage II-III Breast Cancer

Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8 Phase 3 Interventional 3,680 participants sought
Desert Regional Medical Center — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06058377)

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])

Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 1,210 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04267848)

MammaPrint, BluePrint, and Full-genome Data Linked With Clinical Data to Evaluate New Gene EXpression Profiles

Breast Cancer N/A Observational 30,000 participants sought
Comprehensive Cancer Center at Desert Regional Medical Center — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Agendia
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03053193)

Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 10,000 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03851445)

A Master Protocol Study (LY900028) of Multiple Intervention-Specific-Appendices (ISAs) in Participants With Chronic Pain

Osteoarthritis, Knee, Diabetic Neuropathic Pain Phase 2 Interventional 10,000 participants sought
Desert Oasis Healthcare Medical Group — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05986292)

A Study of Tersolisib (LY4064809/STX-478) With Other Anti-Cancer Treatments in Participants With Advanced Breast Cancer With a Genetic Change (PIK3CA)

Breast Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis Phase 3 Interventional 920 participants sought
Desert Regional Medical Center — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07174336)

Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection

Multiple conditions N/A Observational 2,000 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05334069)

Efficacy and Safety of TYRA-300 in Participants With FGFR3 Altered Low Grade, Intermediate Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Low-grade NMIBC, FGFR Gene Amplification Phase 2 Interventional 90 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Associates — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06995677)

A Study to Evaluate the Clinical Outcomes of Efgartigimod PH20 SC in Adults With New-onset Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

New Onset Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) Phase 4 Interventional 30 participants sought
Samir Macwan, M.D., Inc. (S corporation) — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: argenx
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06909214)

AMAZE 6: A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine NNC0487-0111 Helps People With Excess Body Weight and Knee Osteoarthritis Lose Weight and Reduce Pain

Obesity, Overweight Phase 3 Interventional 400 participants sought
Desert Oasis Healthcare — Palm Springs, California (19.0 mi) · Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07509307)

A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Empasiprubart in Adults With CIDP

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, CIDP Phase 3 Interventional 160 participants sought
Samir Macwan, M.D., Inc. (S corporation) — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: argenx
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07091630)

Registry of Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Treated With Alexion C5 Inhibition Therapies (C5ITs)

Generalized Myasthenia Gravis N/A Observational 500 participants sought
Clinical Trial Site — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04202341)

mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma

Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 382 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05677490)

A Study With Combinations of Anti-LAG-3 and Anti-PD-1 Antibodies in Adult Participants With Advanced or Metastatic Melanoma (Harmony Head-to-Head)

Melanoma Phase 3 Interventional 560 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06246916)

REGN7508 Versus Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) for Venous Thromboprophylaxis After Total Knee Arthroplasty in Adult Participants

Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Phase 3 Interventional 2,000 participants sought
Eisenhower Medical Center — Rancho Mirage, California (10.2 mi) · Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07213778)

A Randomized Comparison of Stage-Based Care Versus Risk Factor-Based Care for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, PreDiabetes N/A Interventional 7,500 participants sought
HALO Diagnostics — Indian Wells, California (6.3 mi) · Sponsor: Cleerly, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06112418)
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Top-rated research centers in Indio

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

Coachella Valley Clinical Research

47250 Washington St, La Quinta, CA 92253
(442) 324-3496

PALMTREE CLINICAL RESEARCH, INC

★ 5.0
555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 1E-201, Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-7799
"A CLASS ACT! This team is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, thorough, competent, polite, and most importantly empathetic (a quality sadly lacki…"
— Stefano L, 5★

Viking Clinical Research

★ 4.3
29645 Rancho California Rd #133, Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 695-6238
"It has been a blessing for me my life change after meeting with this amazing people. Thank you so much for your help.!!"
— Otilia Martinez, 5★

CenExel Riverside CA

★ 4.7
5700 Division St, Riverside, CA 92506
(866) 478-8391
"You have to experience it for yourself.."
— Jarad Racine, 5★

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 4.5
650 E Hospitality Ln #200, San Bernardino, CA 92408
(951) 755-0222
"The staff was very nice to me and anytime I had a concern or anything needed a question on. They were always prompt to answer it and I highly recomme…"
— Laura, 5★

Orange County Research Center

★ 4.5
25381 Commercentre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(714) 550-9990
"The care and kindness I received at this medical facility truly deserve to be recognized. From the very first visit, I felt welcomed and genuinely ca…"
— Ines L. Trejos, 5★

Clinical trials in Indio: what's recruiting

The Indio area currently has 68 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 Indio, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology12 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism5 studies
  • Immune & Skin3 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies
  • Heart & Vascular2 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from Indio, 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 Indio

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.

Indio 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

How much do paid clinical trials in Indio pay?
Compensation varies by study length, procedures and overnight stays. Industry surveys report typical payments from $75 to $4,500 per completed study, with simple observational studies at the low end and multi-week inpatient Phase 1 studies at the high end. Each listing's study team will confirm the exact amount before you enroll.
Do I need to be sick to join a clinical trial in Indio?
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 Indio, CA?
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 Indio?
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 Indio?
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 Indio.

Paid clinical trials near Indio

Other metros within reach

Hemet, CA340 Moreno Valley, CA438 Escondido, CA1,285 San Bernardino, CA464 Riverside, CA934 Oceanside, CA706 San Diego, CA1,331 Fontana, CA958

More of CA

Long Beach3,341 Torrance3,236 Fullerton3,223 Anaheim3,155 Garden Grove3,152 Pomona3,119 Glendale2,957 Los Angeles2,943 Huntington Beach2,841 Santa Clarita2,395 Hayward2,256 Oakland2,249

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