Clinical Trials at The Carle Foundation Hospital

As of June 2026, 35 paid clinical trials are recruiting at The Carle Foundation Hospital, located at 611 W PARK ST, URBANA, IL 61801-2500, phone (217) 326-2911 in Urbana, Illinois. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Breast Cancer, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 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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About research studies in Urbana

Urbana has approximately 152 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 Urbana

  • Breast Cancer (8 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
  • Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (8 active studies). Lung cancer research focuses on targeted therapies for specific mutations such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS, alongside immunotherapy regimens.
  • Malignant Solid Neoplasm (7 active studies). Recruiting Malignant Solid Neoplasm studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 (5 active studies). Prostate cancer studies test next-generation hormone therapies, PARP inhibitors, and radioligand treatments for both localized and advanced disease.
  • 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.
  • Anatomic Stage IV 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.

Leading research sponsors in Urbana

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • SWOG Cancer Research Network
  • NRG Oncology
  • Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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 Urbana. 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 Urbana

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Urbana 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 Urbana?

There are approximately 152 recruiting clinical trials in Urbana, Illinois listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Urbana pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Urbana 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 Urbana?

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 Urbana?

The most common conditions under active study in Urbana include Breast Cancer (8), Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (8), Malignant Solid Neoplasm (7), Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 (5), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Urbana?

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

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 Urbana?

Recruiting research sites in Urbana include Carle Cancer Center, The Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Foundation Hospital, 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 Urbana right now?

The largest active categories in Urbana are Cancer & tumors (110), Neurology & pain (6), Mental health & behavior (2). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

What is the address of The Carle Foundation Hospital?

The Carle Foundation Hospital is located at 611 W PARK ST, URBANA, IL 61801-2500. Use the Google Maps link in the intro above to get directions.

How do I contact The Carle Foundation Hospital?

You can reach The Carle Foundation Hospital by phone at (217) 326-2911. 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.

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