Paid Clinical Trials in Wenatchee, WA

As of June 2026, 13 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Wenatchee, Washington. 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.

Wenatchee offers studies at sites including Central Washington Health Services Association d/b/a Confluence Health for conditions such as Obesity, Overweight, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), COPD. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.

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About research studies in Wenatchee

Wenatchee has approximately 13 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Washington hosts Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's — widely recognized for leadership in bone marrow transplantation, immunotherapy, and infectious disease research.

Top Research Study Locations in Wenatchee

Researchers run research studies in Wenatchee, WA at 6 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
Central Washington Health Services Association d/b/a Confluence HealthObesity, Overweight, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)4
GSK Investigational SiteGastrointestinal Neoplasms, Urinary Tract Infections2
Confluence HealthCOPD1
Wenatchee Hospitals and ClinicsRecurrent or Metastatic Solid Tumors1
Wenatchee Valley Hospital & ClinicsGastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer1
Wenatchee Valley Hospital and ClinicsOropharyngeal p16INK4a-Negative Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7, Stage III Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v71

Active & Upcoming Studies in Wenatchee (2026)

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

Common conditions studied in Wenatchee

  • Obesity (2 active studies). Obesity trials evaluate GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists, novel metabolic drugs, and combined lifestyle interventions for sustainable weight loss.
  • Overweight (2 active studies). Recruiting Overweight studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) (1 active study). Recruiting Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • COPD (1 active study). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease trials investigate biologic therapies, triple-inhaler regimens, and anti-inflammatory approaches to reduce exacerbations.
  • Death; Neonatal (1 active study). Recruiting Death; Neonatal studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Elevated Lp(a) (1 active study). Recruiting Elevated Lp(a) studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Leading research sponsors in Wenatchee

  • AstraZeneca
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Daiichi Sankyo
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Mayo Clinic

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Washington 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. Studies in Washington must also comply with the My Health My Data Act, which adds consumer-health-data protections on top of federal HIPAA requirements.

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 Wenatchee. 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 Wenatchee

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee?

There are approximately 13 recruiting clinical trials in Wenatchee, Washington listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Wenatchee pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee?

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 Wenatchee?

The most common conditions under active study in Wenatchee include Obesity (2), Overweight (2), Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) (1), COPD (1), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Wenatchee?

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

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 Wenatchee?

Recruiting research sites in Wenatchee include Central Washington Health Services Association d/b/a Confluence Health, GSK Investigational Site, Confluence Health, 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 Wenatchee right now?

The largest active categories in Wenatchee are Cancer & tumors (5), Diabetes & metabolic (2), Pediatric (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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