Clinical Trials at Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center/Fairview Hospital
As of June 2026, 17 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center/Fairview Hospital, located at 18200 LORAIN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44111-5605, phone (216) 476-7000 in Cleveland, Ohio. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Heart Failure, Breast Cancer and Advanced Solid Tumor. 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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17 clinical trials at Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center/Fairview Hospital
Cleveland has approximately 1,346 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Ohio is home to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cincinnati Children's, and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — collectively running clinical trials across every major therapeutic area.
Common conditions studied in Cleveland
Heart Failure (24 active studies).Heart failure trials explore SGLT-2 inhibitors, novel myosin modulators, and device-based therapies for both reduced and preserved ejection fraction.
Breast Cancer (21 active studies).Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
Advanced Solid Tumor (17 active studies).Recruiting Advanced Solid Tumor studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (16 active studies).Leukemia trials evaluate targeted inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapies, and novel combinations for acute and chronic forms of the disease.
Prostate Cancer (16 active studies).Prostate cancer studies test next-generation hormone therapies, PARP inhibitors, and radioligand treatments for both localized and advanced disease.
Cardiovascular Diseases (14 active studies).Recruiting Cardiovascular Diseases studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Leading research sponsors in Cleveland
The Cleveland Clinic
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
AstraZeneca
Local regulations and guidelines
Clinical trials in Ohio 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. Ohio 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 Cleveland. 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 Cleveland
Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
There are approximately 1,346 recruiting clinical trials in Cleveland, Ohio listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Cleveland pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
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 Cleveland?
The most common conditions under active study in Cleveland include Heart Failure (24), Breast Cancer (21), Advanced Solid Tumor (17), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (16), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Cleveland?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
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 Cleveland?
Recruiting research sites in Cleveland include Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals Cleveland 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 Cleveland right now?
The largest active categories in Cleveland are Cancer & tumors (410), Neurology & pain (94), Cardiovascular (94). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center/Fairview Hospital?
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center/Fairview Hospital is located at 18200 LORAIN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44111-5605. Use the Google Maps link in the intro above to get directions.
How do I contact Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center/Fairview Hospital?
You can reach Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center/Fairview Hospital by phone at (216) 476-7000. 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.