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Paid Clinical Trials in Ocala, FL

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

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

124studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
7condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Ocala right now

Top 25 of 124 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

A Study to Compare the PK Characteristics, Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of HLX15-SC With DARZALEX FASPRO® in Combination With Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Rd) in Transplant-ineligible Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma (MM) Phase 1 Interventional 258 participants sought
Ocala Oncology Center — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07477587)

Lp(a) Lowering Study of Pelacarsen (TQJ230) With Background Inclisiran in Participants With Elevated Lp(a) and Established ASCVD

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Phase 3 Interventional 340 participants sought
Ocala Cardiovascular Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06813911)

Phase III, Open-label Study of First-line Osimertinib With or Without Datopotamab Deruxtecan for EGFRm Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 582 participants sought
Research Site — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06350097)

A Study in People With Diabetic Macular Edema to Test How Well Different Doses of BI 3812465 Are Tolerated

Diabetic Macular Edema Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 49 participants sought
Florida Retina Institute Wildwood — Wildwood, Florida (22.6 mi) · Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07553429)

A Study to Assess Adverse Events and How Intravenously (IV) Infused Telisotuzumab Vedotin (ABBV-399) Moves Through the Body as a Monotherapy in Adult Participants With Previously Treated Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 150 participants sought
Ocala Oncology Center /ID# 273697 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06568939)

A Study of Donanemab (LY3002813) in Participants With Early Cognitive Decline (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 7)

Cognitive Dysfunction, Lewy Body Disease Phase 2 Interventional 350 participants sought
Renstar Medical Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07589595)

A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of KarXT for the Treatment of Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-1)

Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease Phase 3 Interventional 410 participants sought
Local Institution - 1027 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05511363)

A Pivotal Clinical Study to Investigate Efimosfermin Alfa in Participants With Biopsy-confirmed F2- or F3-stage MASH

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Phase 3 Interventional 1,200 participants sought
GSK Investigational Site — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07221227)

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 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, Inc
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06215716)

Study to Evaluate Safety, Efficacy and Immunogenicity of Acne mRNA Vaccine in Adults With Moderate to Severe Acne

Acne Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 800 participants sought
Renstar Medical Research - Ocala - Northeast 1st Avenue- Site Number : 8400021 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06316297)

Open-Label Extension Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of KarXT in Subjects With Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-3)

Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease Phase 3 Interventional 1,000 participants sought
Local Institution - 1040 — The Villages, Florida (20.4 mi) · Sponsor: Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05980949)

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
Renstar Medical Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05986292)

A Study to Evaluate the Optimal Dose, Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity of Intravenous ABBV-706 in Combination With Atezolizumab Versus Standard of Care as First-Line Treatment in Adult Participants With Previously Untreated Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 180 participants sought
Ocala Oncology Center /ID# 278269 — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07155174)

A Study of Donanemab (LY3002813) in Participants Who Completed Study AACM (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 3-EXT).

Alzheimer Disease, Dementia Phase 3 Interventional 550 participants sought
Charter Research - The Villages — The Villages, Florida (20.4 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07602582)

A Study of LY3457263 Compared With Placebo in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes on a Stable Dose of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide

Type 2 Diabetes Phase 2 Interventional 240 participants sought
Renstar Medical Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06897475)

A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab in Adult Participants With Moderate to Very Severe COPD (D5241C00007)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Phase 3 Interventional 990 participants sought
Research Site — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06878261)

A Clinical Study of MK-2214 in People With Early Alzheimer's Disease (MK-2214-004)

Early Alzheimer's Disease Phase 2 Interventional 340 participants sought
Renstar Medical Research ( Site 1012) — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07033494)

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT + KarX-EC for Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease Phase 3 Interventional 586 participants sought
Renstar Medical Research — Ocala, Florida (0.9 mi) · Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06976216)
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Top-rated research centers in Ocala

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

GCP Research

1120 SE 18th Pl, Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 545-2300

Renstar Medical Research - Main Office

★ 5.0
21 NE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34470

Ocala GI Research

★ 4.8
2930 SE 3rd Ct Bldg 1, Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 316-7939
"Everyone here is very nice and knowledgeable. They make sure you are comfortable with any procedures and understand what is happening while you are …"
— Barbie Swope, 5★

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

★ 4.8 (487 reviews)
1630 SE 18th St Ste 602, Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 369-0181
"The best and most complete Migdalia Torres is educated, kind and very helpful, like everyone at the clinic, I adore them."
— Maritza Ramos, 5★

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

★ 4.8 (847 reviews)
4945 SW 49th Pl, Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 237-9430
"The medical has been excellent, the doctors exceptional in listening & understanding my husband's concerns. The front desk could use a little more p…"
— Sandy Muddy, 5★

Orlando Clinical Research Center

★ 4.6
5055 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 240-7878
"Friendly informative doctors and nurses..."
— Jeffrey Kallas, 5★

Synexus Clinical Research Center

★ 3.7
3201 Wedgewood Ln #7179, The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 261-0901
"I had a very positive experience with Synexus Clinical Research in The Villages. The staff was professional, kind, and very helpful throughout the en…"
— Joe Martin, 5★

Nature Coast Clinical Research - Inverness

★ 4.9
411 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 341-2100
"They are simply the best I want to personally thank you jill and Rebecca for your compassion and professionalism , it was my extreme honor and privi…"
— Wilberto Vazquez, 5★

K2 Medical Research - The Villages, FL

★ 4.6
1400 US-441 Ste 537, The Villages, FL 32159
(352) 500-5252
"5-Stars! Professional, caring, serious about their work but they maintain a casual, friendly atmosphere. A fine medical facility and staff."
— Eric Ruff, 5★

Clinical trials in Ocala: what's recruiting

The Ocala area currently has 124 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 Ocala, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology7 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health6 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism3 studies
  • Lungs & Breathing2 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies

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

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.

Ocala 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 Ocala 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.
How do I join a study in Ocala, FL?
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.
Is compensation for clinical trials taxable?
In the U.S., clinical trial compensation is generally considered taxable income, and research sites may issue a 1099 form for payments above $600 in a year. Reimbursements for travel or meals are typically treated differently. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
How often do new paid studies open in Ocala?
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 Ocala.
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 Ocala typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Ocala

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