Clinical Trials at Rush-Copley Medical Center
As of June 2026, 52 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Rush-Copley Medical Center, located at 2088 OGDEN AVE, SUITE 150, AURORA, IL 60504-4376, phone (630) 978-4830 in Aurora, Illinois. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Breast Cancer and Malignant Solid Neoplasm. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.
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52 clinical trials at Rush-Copley Medical Center
·Clear filters·↓ Download CSVShortStop-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
Testing Higher Dose Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer
High-dose Prophylactic Gabapentin (HOPE) vs. Placebo to Prevent Opioid Use for Oral Mucositis Pain During Concurrent Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer
Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surgery to Remove All Known Sites of Kidney Cancer
Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer
Triptorelin for the Prevention of Ovarian Damage in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Assessing Benefits and Harms of Cannabis/Cannabinoid Use Among Cancer Patients Treated in Community Oncology Clinics
Comparing Impact of Treatment Before or After Surgery in Patients With Stage II-IIIB Resectable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Testing the Addition of Immunotherapy Before Surgery for Patients With Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma
Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy Versus Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung Cancer, The ACHIEVE Trial
Comparing Dara-VCD Chemotherapy Plus Stem Cell Transplant to Dara-VCD Chemotherapy Alone for People Who Have Newly Diagnosed AL Amyloidosis
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Excision And Observation vs Chemoradiotherapy For Rectal Cancer
Adding Nivolumab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer, PARAMUNE Trial
Cognitive Training for Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors
Mobile Health for Adherence in Breast Cancer Patients
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
Shorter Chemo-Immunotherapy Without Anthracycline Drugs for Early-Stage Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Testing the Addition of High Dose, Targeted Radiation to the Usual Treatment for Locally-Advanced Inoperable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab
A Study to Compare Standard Therapy to Treat Hodgkin Lymphoma to the Use of Two Drugs, Brentuximab Vedotin and Nivolumab
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
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
Testing the Addition of Herceptin Hylecta or Phesgo to the Usual Chemotherapy for HER2 Positive Endometrial Serous Carcinoma or Carcinosarcoma
Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
Evaluating the Addition of the Immunotherapy Drug Atezolizumab to Standard Chemotherapy Treatment for Advanced or Metastatic Neuroendocrine Carcinomas That Originate Outside the Lung
Testing the Use of Chemotherapy After Surgery for High-Risk Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Reaching Rural Cancer Survivors Who Smoke Using Text-Based Program
Five or Ten Year Colonoscopy for 1-2 Non-Advanced Adenomatous Polyps
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Toxicity Risk Prediction in Solid Tumors
De-Escalation of Breast Radiation Trial for Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer (DEBRA)
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 if High Dose Radiation Only to the Sites of Brain Cancer Compared to Whole Brain Radiation That Avoids the Hippocampus is Better at Preventing Loss of Memory and Thinking Ability
Testing Early Treatment for Patients With High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (SLL), EVOLVE CLL/SLL Study
Testing the Use of Combination Therapy in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma, the EQUATE Trial
Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Patients With EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
Treating Prostate Cancer That Has Come Back After Surgery With Apalutamide and Targeted Radiation Based on PET Imaging
A Study to Compare Two Surgical Procedures in Individuals With BRCA1 Mutations to Assess Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer
About research studies in Aurora
Aurora has approximately 78 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Illinois's research base includes Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Medicine, and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, covering oncology, cardiology, and pediatric specialties.
Common conditions studied in Aurora
- Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (4 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
- Breast Cancer (4 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
- Malignant Solid Neoplasm (4 active studies). Recruiting Malignant Solid Neoplasm studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Melanoma (4 active studies). Melanoma trials test immune checkpoint inhibitors, adoptive cell therapies, and BRAF/MEK targeted combinations in both early and metastatic disease.
- Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4 active studies). Lung cancer research focuses on targeted therapies for specific mutations such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS, alongside immunotherapy regimens.
- Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4 active studies). Lung cancer research focuses on targeted therapies for specific mutations such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS, alongside immunotherapy regimens.
Leading research sponsors in Aurora
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
- NRG Oncology
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Local regulations and guidelines
Clinical trials in Illinois are governed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) standards, and federal HIPAA privacy rules. Every study is reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to protect participant safety and ensure informed consent. Illinois studies must also comply with the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) where applicable.
Compensation & what to expect
- How payment typically works
- Compensation is most often provided through reloadable electronic study cards or direct deposit, paid out per completed visit rather than as a lump sum. Amounts vary by the time required, the number of visits, and the study's complexity — overnight stays and inpatient pharmacology studies generally pay more than short outpatient surveys. The exact amount is disclosed in writing during informed consent before any visit.
- Healthy volunteers
- Healthy participants aged 18 and older can earn compensation by joining vaccine, pharmacology, and biomarker studies in Aurora. These trials check how a new drug or vaccine behaves in healthy bodies before later-phase testing. Many sites maintain a healthy-volunteer registry so you hear about new opportunities first.
- What's included beyond payment
- Most trials cover study-related medical care at no cost — physical exams, lab work, imaging, the investigational treatment itself, and follow-up visits with the research team. Insurance is not required to participate. Free check-ups and access to specialists are common reasons participants return for additional studies.
- Travel and time
- Many sponsors reimburse travel, parking, mileage, and lost wages for visit days. Long-running studies and trials that require frequent visits often raise stipends accordingly. Ask the study coordinator for the visit schedule and reimbursement policy before you commit.
- Asking about compensation
- Compensation is set per protocol and per site, so figures are not published in trial registries. The fastest way to confirm payment for a specific study is to contact the recruiting site listed on the study record. Coordinators are accustomed to this question and will quote the per-visit and total amounts up front.
How to find a clinical trial in Aurora
Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Aurora from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshes the list daily. Use the filters above to narrow by condition, facility, age, phase, or healthy-volunteer eligibility, then click any study title to view full details — eligibility criteria, intervention, location, and sponsor contact information. To enroll, reach out to the central study contact listed on the study detail page; the research coordinator will walk you through the screening process.
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Aurora?
There are approximately 78 recruiting clinical trials in Aurora, Illinois listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Aurora pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Aurora 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 Aurora?
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 Aurora?
The most common conditions under active study in Aurora include Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Breast Cancer (4), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (4), Melanoma (4), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Aurora?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Aurora 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 Aurora?
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 Aurora?
Recruiting research sites in Aurora include Rush-Copley Medical Center, Advocate Outpatient Center - Aurora, Rush - Copley Medical Center, 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 Aurora right now?
The largest active categories in Aurora are Cancer & tumors (61), Mental health & behavior (2), Neurology & pain (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of Rush-Copley Medical Center?
Rush-Copley Medical Center is located at 2088 OGDEN AVE, SUITE 150, AURORA, IL 60504-4376. Use the Google Maps link in the intro above to get directions.
How do I contact Rush-Copley Medical Center?
You can reach Rush-Copley Medical Center by phone at (630) 978-4830. For questions about a specific trial, use the study coordinator contact listed on the individual study record — click any trial title above to open it.