Paid Clinical Trials in Decatur, AL

As of June 2026, 3 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Decatur, Alabama. 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.

Decatur offers studies at sites including Decatur Ambulatory Surgery Center for conditions such as Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With ESKD, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Proteinuric Kidney Disease. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.

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A Phase 2 Study of MZE829 in Adults With APOL1 Kidney Disease

for Proteinuric Kidney Disease

Drug: MZE829

72 locations incl. Decatur

Sponsor: Maze Therapeutics

Sex: All·Age: 18 - 68

Code: NCT06830629·Phase 2·Recruiting

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About research studies in Decatur

Decatur has approximately 3 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Alabama 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 Decatur

Researchers run research studies in Decatur, AL at 2 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.

Site	Specializes in	Active trials
Decatur Ambulatory Surgery Center	Lumbar Spinal Stenosis	1
Nephrology of North Alabama	Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With ESKD	1

Common conditions studied in Decatur

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With ESKD (1 active study). ENT (otolaryngology) trials evaluate new treatments for hearing loss, swallowing disorders, and head and neck cancers — covering pharmacologic, surgical, and rehabilitative approaches.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (1 active study). Recruiting Lumbar Spinal Stenosis studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Proteinuric Kidney Disease (1 active study). Kidney disease trials investigate SGLT-2 inhibitors, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, and novel antifibrotic therapies to slow progression.

Leading research sponsors in Decatur

CSL Behring
Maze Therapeutics
Stryker Instruments

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Alabama 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. Alabama 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 Decatur. 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 Decatur

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Decatur 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 Decatur?

There are approximately 3 recruiting clinical trials in Decatur, Alabama listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Decatur pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Decatur 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 Decatur?

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 Decatur?

The most common conditions under active study in Decatur include Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With ESKD (1), Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (1), Proteinuric Kidney Disease (1), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Decatur?

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

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 Decatur?

Recruiting research sites in Decatur include Decatur Ambulatory Surgery Center, Nephrology of North Alabama, 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.

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