Milwaukee, WI Clinical Trials Report — April 2026
2 New Studies, 40 Closing Soon
Hipa.ai Research - April 1, 2026 - Source: Hipa.ai, ClinicalTrials.gov
For Milwaukee residents considering participation in clinical research, April 2026 presents a critical window to join studies before enrollment concludes. Across the city, 40 clinical trials are slated to close within the next 90 days. This urgency is particularly relevant for healthy volunteers, as 2 of these rapidly closing studies are still actively seeking participants without specific health conditions. Individuals interested in contributing to medical advancements should explore these options promptly.
Upcoming Deadlines for Clinical Trial Enrollment
Patients managing specific health conditions also face impending deadlines to join research. Trials focused on various cancers and other conditions are among those with limited time remaining for enrollment. Conditions with trials closing soon include:
- Pancreatic cancer (2 trials)
- Deep venous thrombosis (2 trials)
- Stage IV lung cancer AJCC V8 (2 trials)
- Cholangiocarcinoma (2 trials)
- All, adult (1 trial)
- AML (1 trial)
- Advanced breast cancer (1 trial)
- Atopic dermatitis (1 trial)
- Advanced solid tumor (1 trial)
- Brain concussion (1 trial)
New Opportunities in Milwaukee Research
This month, Milwaukee saw the opening of 2 new clinical trials, a decrease from the 6 trials that launched in March 2026. Despite this dip in new openings, the city continues to offer opportunities for medical research, with a total of 647 clinical trials currently recruiting across 191 research facilities.
Both new trials this month are sponsored by the Medical College of Wisconsin. These new studies include a focus on DEVICE research, DRUG development, and PROCEDURE advancements. Conditions being investigated in these new trials include glioblastoma and temperature monitoring.
For individuals without a specific medical condition, there are opportunities to contribute, though none of the 2 new trials this month are accepting healthy volunteers. However, across Milwaukee, a total of 47 clinical trials are currently recruiting healthy participants, providing numerous avenues for those interested in supporting medical research.
Milwaukee's Leading Research Institutions
Milwaukee is home to several prominent research institutions that consistently conduct a high volume of clinical trials. These facilities are key destinations for individuals seeking to participate in medical research:
- Medical College of Wisconsin (238 trials)
- Aurora Sinai Medical Center (52 trials)
- Aurora Saint Luke's Medical Center (49 trials)
- Aurora Cancer Care-Milwaukee (46 trials)
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (42 trials)
- Research Site (25 trials)
- Children's Wisconsin (19 trials)
- Froedtert Hospital & the Medical College of Wisconsin (19 trials)
- Froedtert Hospital (16 trials)
- Ascension Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee (14 trials)
- Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin (13 trials)
- Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center (12 trials)
These institutions offer a broad spectrum of research, from comprehensive medical studies at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital, to specialized care at Aurora Cancer Care and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Participation and Eligibility
Participation in clinical trials is open to a diverse range of individuals. Of the 2 new trials launched this month, 1 includes children and 1 includes older adults, ensuring that various age groups have opportunities to contribute to medical science. There are no new trials this month specifically for female-only or male-only participants.
Broadening Your Search: Nearby Options in Wisconsin
While Milwaukee offers a substantial array of clinical trial opportunities, individuals may also find options in nearby communities within Wisconsin. Cities with active trials include Madison (7 trials), Appleton (1 trial), and La Crosse (1 trial). Exploring these nearby locations can expand the range of available studies for potential participants.
As we continue through spring, the focus remains on the ongoing enrollment in these studies and the continued exploration of new therapeutic strategies, with Milwaukee's robust research community at the forefront of medical innovation for patients and healthy volunteers alike.
Data Highlights
Conditions Closing Soon
- pancreatic cancer (2)
- deep venous thrombosis (2)
- stage iv lung cancer ajcc v8 (2)
- cholangiocarcinoma (2)
- all, adult (1)
- aml (1)
- advanced breast cancer (1)
- atopic dermatitis (1)
Most Common New Trial Conditions
- glioblastoma (1)
- temperature monitoring (1)
Leading Sponsors
- Medical College of Wisconsin (2)
| Month | New Trials | Closing Soon |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 10 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 7 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 6 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 6 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 7 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 8 |
New Studies This Month (2)
| NCT ID | Title | Phase | Enrollment | Sponsor | Condition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07507396 | Non-invasive Temperature Monitoring in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients Requiring Targeted Temperature Management: Evaluation of Temple Touch Pro | NA | 20 | Medical College of Wisconsin | Temperature Monitoring | Milwaukee |
| NCT07515924 | Oral Gallium Maltolate for Recurrent Glioblastoma | EARLY_Phase 1 | 8 | Medical College of Wisconsin | Glioblastoma | Milwaukee |
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