Paid Clinical Trials in Carmel, IN

As of June 2026, 89 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Carmel, Indiana. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, with stipends ranging from modest amounts for short outpatient studies to several thousand dollars for long or inpatient protocols.

Carmel offers studies at sites including IU Health North Hospital for conditions such as Breast Cancer, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Geographic Atrophy, Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.

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Trials by specialty in Carmel

Oncology· 17Breast oncology· 8Women's health· 7Cardiology· 4Heart disease· 4Ophthalmology· 4Retina· 3

Trials by drug in Carmel

Dexamethasone· 4Vehicle· 2Cystoscopy· 1Glycerin· 1Hydrocortisone· 1Folinic acid· 1Mammography· 1Pulmonary function testing.· 1Radiation· 1SoC· 1
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A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter, Masked Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of Multidose APL 3007 in Combination With Syfovre/Pegcetacoplan (APL-2) in Patients Diagnosed With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age Related Macular Degeneratio

for Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration
Drug: Pegcetacoplan
68 locations incl. Gilbert
Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sex: All·Age: 60+
Code: NCT07215390·Phase 2·Recruiting
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About research studies in Carmel

Carmel has approximately 89 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Indiana hosts a diverse network of universities, academic medical centers, and community hospitals that run clinical trials across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and many other therapeutic areas.

Top Research Study Locations in Carmel

Researchers run research studies in Carmel, IN at 25 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.

SiteSpecializes inActive trials
IU Health North HospitalBreast Cancer, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v826
Midwest Eye InstituteGeographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration, Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation, Geographic Atrophy6
IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer CenterBreast Cancer, Estrogen-receptor-low Breast Cancer, HPV Positive Cancer5
Indiana Spine GroupAdult Spinal Deformity Surgery, Degenerative Disc Disease, Discogenic Low Back Pain4
Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis ConsultantsAge-Related Macular Degeneration, Choroidal Neovascularization, Geographic Atrophy3
Midwest Cornea Associates, LLCLimbal Stem Cell Deficiency, Corneal Scar3
Ascension St. Vincent Cardiovascular Research InstituteCoronary Artery Disease2
Ascension St. Vincent Heart CenterAortic Insufficiency, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Insufficiency2
Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants LLCMacular Edema Secondary to Inflammation2
Goodman Campbell Brain and SpineBrain Tumor, Brain Tumor - Metastatic, Brain Tumor, Adult Meningioma2
Midwest Cornea AssociatesNeurotrophic Keratitis2
Urology of IndianaMetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC), Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms2
Adverum ClinicalNeovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD), Wet AMD2
Retina Partners Midwest, P.C.Age - Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Geographic Atrophy (GA), Age-Related Macular Degeneration2
Urology of Indiana - CarmelHigh-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer, Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC), Prostatic Neoplasms2
Ascension St. VincentAortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Intramural Hematoma1
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis Goodman Campbell Brain and SpineIntracranial Aneurysm1
Associated Vitreoretinal & Uveitis Consultants - CarmelDME, Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)1
CBCC Global Research Site:004Age-related Wet Macular Degeneration1
Clinical Trial SiteHigh Cardiovascular Risk, High Risk Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension1
Glaukos Investigative SitePersistent Corneal Epithelial Defect1
Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine/AscensionTraumatic Brain Injury1
IU Health Beltway Surgery CenterLumbar Spinal Stenosis1
IU Health North / Schwarz Cancer CenterMetastatic Cancer1
IU Health Schwarz Cancer CenterDyspareunia, Pelvic Pain, Radiation Toxicity1

Active & Upcoming Studies in Carmel (2026)

Recruiting trials in Carmel grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.

Cancer & tumors (38 active studies)

Eye & vision (18 active studies)

Neurology & pain (3 active studies)

Cardiovascular (3 active studies)

Diabetes & metabolic (1 active study)

Common conditions studied in Carmel

  • Breast Cancer (5 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
  • Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
  • Geographic Atrophy (3 active studies). Recruiting Geographic Atrophy studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (3 active studies). Recruiting Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (2 active studies). Recruiting Age-Related Macular Degeneration studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (2 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.

Leading research sponsors in Carmel

  • Indiana University
  • NRG Oncology
  • Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  • ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Indiana 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. Indiana research additionally follows state public health department oversight and any applicable state privacy statutes.

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 Carmel. 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 Carmel

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Carmel 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 Carmel?

There are approximately 89 recruiting clinical trials in Carmel, Indiana listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Carmel pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Carmel 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 Carmel?

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 Carmel?

The most common conditions under active study in Carmel include Breast Cancer (5), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3), Geographic Atrophy (3), Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (3), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Carmel?

Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Carmel 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 Carmel?

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 Carmel?

Recruiting research sites in Carmel include IU Health North Hospital, Midwest Eye Institute, IU Health Joe and Shelly Schwarz Cancer 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 Carmel right now?

The largest active categories in Carmel are Cancer & tumors (38), Eye & vision (18), Neurology & pain (3). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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Trials by condition in Carmel

Breast Cancer· 5Geographic Atrophy· 3