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Paid Clinical Trials in Springfield, IL

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

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

182studies recruiting
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Studies recruiting near Springfield right now

Top 25 of 182 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Fast Induced Remodeling in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Concentric Hypertrophy N/A Interventional 105 participants sought
Prairie Education and Research Cooperative-St. John's — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05839730)

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
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05946213)

A Study Testing the Combination of Dasatinib or Imatinib to Chemotherapy Treatment With Blinatumomab for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Philadelphia Chromosome Positive (Ph+) or ABL-Class Philadelphia Chromosome-Like (Ph-Like) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Phase 2 Interventional 222 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06124157)

Testing the Use of Neratinib or the Combination of Neratinib and Palbociclib Targeted Treatment for HER2+ Solid Tumors (A ComboMATCH Treatment Trial)

Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm Phase 2 Interventional 70 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06126276)

Efficacy and Safety of 186 mcg of OPN-375 Nasal Spray Twice a Day (BID) in Adolescents With Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps Phase 3 Interventional 84 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: Optinose US Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06850805)

Surabgene Lomparvovec Administered in the Suprachoroidal Space in Adult Participants With Diabetic Retinopathy Without Center-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema

Diabetic Retinopathy Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 576 participants sought
Springfield Clinic - First /ID# 283028 — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07592273)

Comparing the Outcome of Immunotherapy-Based Drug Combination Therapy With or Without Surgery to Remove the Kidney in Metastatic Kidney Cancer, the PROBE Trial

Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 364 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04510597)

A Study of Treatment for Medulloblastoma Using Sodium Thiosulfate to Reduce Hearing Loss

Childhood Medulloblastoma Phase 3 Interventional 225 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05382338)

Collection and Storage of Tissue and Blood Samples From Patients With Cancer

Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm N/A Observational 5,000 participants sought
Central Illinois Hematology Oncology Center — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute LAO
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02474160)

A Study of the Drugs Selumetinib vs. Carboplatin and Vincristine in Patients With Low-Grade Glioma

Low Grade Astrocytoma, Low Grade Glioma Phase 3 Interventional 170 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04166409)

Global Paradise System US Post Approval Study

Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases N/A Observational 1,000 participants sought
Southern Illinois University, Memorial Medical Center — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: ReCor Medical, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06297291)

Testing New Therapies for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Who Are Newly Diagnosed and Have Not Yet Started Treatment (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)

Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Arising From Previous Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Phase 2 Interventional 335 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05554406)

ARTEMIS - A Research Study to Look at How Ziltivekimab Works Compared to Placebo in People With a Heart Attack

Cardiovascular Risk, Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Phase 3 Interventional 10,000 participants sought
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd. — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06118281)

High-dose Prophylactic Gabapentin (HOPE) vs. Placebo to Prevent Opioid Use for Oral Mucositis Pain During Concurrent Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage I Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8 Phase 3 Interventional 228 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06992427)

The Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PedAL) Screening Trial - A Study to Test Bone Marrow and Blood in Children With Leukemia That Has Come Back After Treatment or Is Difficult to Treat - A Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Children's Oncology Group Study

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 960 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: PedAL BCU, LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04726241)

Evaluating the Impact of Maridebart Cafraglutide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Participants With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Overweight or Obesity

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Overweight Phase 3 Interventional 12,800 participants sought
Prarie Education and Research — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: Amgen
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07037433)

A Study to Test the Addition of the Drug Cabozantinib to Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Osteosarcoma

High Grade Osteosarcoma, Localized Osteosarcoma Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 1,122 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05691478)

A Study About How Blood Cell Growth Patterns Relate to Heart Health After Treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma

Cardiovascular Disorder, Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma N/A Observational 190 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05705531)

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
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06058377)

A Study of Precemtabart Tocentecan With or Without Bevacizumab Compared to Trifluridine/Tipiracil Plus Bevacizumab in Participants With Previously Treated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (PROCEADE-CRC-03)

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 1,020 participants sought
Springfield Clinic — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07549412)

Comparing Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy With Standard Neck Dissection for Patients With Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer

Buccal Mucosa Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Floor of Mouth Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 686 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04333537)

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Toxicity Risk Prediction in Solid Tumors

Malignant Solid Neoplasm N/A Observational 2,062 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04871542)

Adding Biotherapy or Placebo to Standard Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer

Advanced Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 718 participants sought
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07383441)

Study of Targeted Therapies for the Treatment of Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease Phase 2 Interventional 590 participants sought
Springfield Clinic Main Campus /ID# 267434 — Springfield, Illinois (2.2 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06548542)
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Top-rated research centers in Springfield

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

Behavioral Health Center of Illinois

★ 4.0 (15 reviews)
1220 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 679-5379
"Started off as a 4 star review. After going here for a while to see Brittany it was a mutual decision there wasn't much point to keep going. Brittany…"
— Brett R, 1★

SIU Medicine Smith Alzheimer's Center

★ 5.0
751 N Rutledge St Rm 3100, Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 545-8000
"The activity day at Duncan Park was a wonderful way to engage everyone. The live music was a nice touch as it really encouraged dancing and singing …"
— Daren Perrero, 5★

SIU Medicine Simmons Cancer Institute

★ 4.4
315 W Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 545-8000

Clinical trials in Springfield: what's recruiting

The Springfield area currently has 182 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 Springfield, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology15 studies
  • Heart & Vascular5 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism2 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies
  • Immune & Skin1 studies

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

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.

Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield, IL?
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.
How often do new paid studies open in Springfield?
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 Springfield.
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 Springfield typically complete one or two studies per year.

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