Sacramento, CA Clinical Trials Report — April 2026

For Sacramento residents considering participation in clinical research, April 2026 presents a critical window to join studies before enrollment concludes. Across the city, 46 clinical trials are slated to close within the next 90 days. This urgency is particularly relevant for those without specific health conditions, as 11 of these rapidly closing studies are still actively seeking healthy volunteers. Individuals interested in contributing to medical advancements should explore these options promptly.

Impending Deadlines for Specific Conditions

Patients managing certain health conditions also face impending deadlines to join research. Trials focused on various cancers and neurological conditions are among those with limited time remaining for enrollment. Conditions with trials closing soon include:

• Stage IV lung cancer AJCC V8 (3 trials)
• Mild cognitive impairment (2 trials)
• Advanced lung non-small cell carcinoma (2 trials)
• Anatomic stage III breast cancer AJCC V8 (2 trials)
• Alzheimer disease (2 trials)
• Advanced triple-negative breast carcinoma (1 trial)
• Advanced solid tumors (1 trial)
• Advanced malignant solid neoplasm (1 trial)
• Anatomic stage II breast cancer AJCC V8 (1 trial)
• Advanced renal cell carcinoma (1 trial)

This month, Sacramento saw the opening of 2 new clinical trials, a decrease from the 7 trials that launched in March 2026. Despite this dip in new openings, the city continues to be a hub for medical research, with a total of 565 clinical trials currently recruiting across 223 research facilities.

New Opportunities in Sacramento Research

April brings new research opportunities to Sacramento, including a notable device trial. These trials offer participants the chance to engage with cutting-edge diagnostic approaches and treatments.

• The trial NCT07505797, "ATUSA Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging for Breast Lesions Evaluation (AUDIBLE)," is sponsored by iSono Health, Inc. This multi-site study aims to gather data on 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound imaging using the iSono Health ATUSA system. It focuses on female participants who have previously been identified with suspicious breast findings (classified as BIRADs 4). This device trial is seeking 800 participants.

The two new trials launched this month are exploring conditions such as acne vulgaris and a range of breast conditions including benign breast condition, breast cancer, breast cancer female, breast cancer invasive, breast disease, breast fibroadenoma, breast neoplasms, and breast pain. Both new trials are industry-sponsored, with one being a device trial and the other a drug trial.

For individuals without a specific medical condition, there are opportunities to contribute. 1 of the 2 new trials launched this month is actively seeking healthy volunteers. Across Sacramento, a total of 47 clinical trials are currently recruiting healthy participants, providing numerous avenues for those interested in supporting medical research.

Sacramento's Leading Research Facilities

Sacramento is home to several prominent research institutions that consistently run a high volume of clinical trials. These facilities are key destinations for individuals seeking to participate in medical research:

• University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (103 trials)
• Mercy Cancer Center - Sacramento (43 trials)
• Sutter Medical Center Sacramento (41 trials)
• Kaiser Permanente-South Sacramento (35 trials)
• Kaiser Permanente Downtown Commons (33 trials)
• University of California, Davis (30 trials)
• UC Davis Medical Center (27 trials)
• University of California Davis (21 trials)
• UC Davis Health (17 trials)
• South Sacramento Cancer Center (15 trials)
• UC Davis (15 trials)
• University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (12 trials)

The University of California, Davis system, including its Comprehensive Cancer Center and Medical Center, demonstrates a strong presence, indicating a wide range of research opportunities, particularly in oncology.

Broadening Your Search: Nearby Options

While Sacramento offers a significant number of clinical trial opportunities, individuals may also find options in other communities within California. Cities with active trials include San Francisco (21 trials), Los Angeles (10 trials), San Diego (6 trials), Glendale (5 trials), Duarte (5 trials), Palo Alto (5 trials), La Jolla (4 trials), and Los Alamitos (4 trials).

Participation in clinical trials is open to a diverse range of individuals. Of the 2 new trials launched this month, 2 include older adults, ensuring that senior populations have ample opportunity to contribute to medical science. Additionally, 1 new trial is specifically designed for female participants, and 1 includes children. Industry sponsors, such as Integrative Skin Science and Research and iSono Health, Inc., are driving the new research efforts this month.

As we move further into spring, Sacramento's research community continues to offer valuable opportunities for participation, particularly for those looking to join trials before their enrollment periods close. The focus remains on advancing medical knowledge through diverse studies, with local facilities playing a crucial role in these efforts.