Paid Clinical Trials in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 539 paid clinical trials enrolling now across cities including Providence, Westerly and East Providence. Search by condition, age, or phase to find compensated research studies accepting participants near you.

Research sites in Rhode Island include National Cancer Institute (NCI), Brown University and AstraZeneca, running studies across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and more. The most actively recruiting conditions are Ulcerative Colitis, Advanced Solid Tumor, Breast Cancer, Crohn's Disease — browse the full list or use the filters to match your diagnosis. Both patients and healthy volunteers may qualify. Most studies offer compensation for time and travel.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma Chemoprevention Trial

for Basal Cell Carcinoma
1 location in Providence
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Sex: All·Age: 18+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT05212246·Phase 3·Not Yet Recruiting

Focused Ultrasound for PTSD in Veterans

for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
1 location in Providence
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Sex: All·Age: 22 - 70
Code: NCT06820138·Phase 2·Not Yet Recruiting

TEAPOT Study Multisite

for Hemorrhage, Surgical
3 locations incl. Davis
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Sex: All·Age: 2 - 17
Code: NCT07565753·EARLY_Phase 1·Not Yet Recruiting

The LIFT-ECHO Last Mile Project

for Intestinal Failure
4 locations incl. New York
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Sex: All·Age: 5+·Accepts healthy volunteers
Code: NCT07094308·Not Yet Recruiting

About research studies in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has approximately 539 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Rhode Island 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.

Common conditions studied in Rhode Island

  • Ulcerative Colitis (10 active studies). Ulcerative colitis trials examine biologic therapies, S1P receptor modulators, and oral small molecules for steroid-sparing remission.
  • Advanced Solid Tumor (9 active studies). Recruiting Advanced Solid Tumor studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Breast Cancer (9 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
  • Crohn's Disease (9 active studies). Recruiting Crohn's Disease studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Endometrial Cancer (9 active studies). Recruiting Endometrial Cancer studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (8 active studies). Leukemia trials evaluate targeted inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapies, and novel combinations for acute and chronic forms of the disease.

Leading research sponsors in Rhode Island

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Brown University
  • AstraZeneca
  • Rhode Island Hospital
  • Children's Oncology Group

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Rhode Island 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. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?

There are approximately 539 recruiting clinical trials in Rhode Island listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Rhode Island pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?

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 Rhode Island?

The most common conditions under active study in Rhode Island include Ulcerative Colitis (10), Advanced Solid Tumor (9), Breast Cancer (9), Crohn's Disease (9), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Rhode Island?

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

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.

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