Healthy volunteers · Iowa
Studies for healthy volunteers in Iowa
67 studies have at least one recruiting site in Iowa. These studies say in their official record that they accept healthy volunteers. Many are Phase 1 studies that test how a new medicine is absorbed and tolerated; others recruit healthy people as a comparison group alongside patients.
67 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Reliability of Force Measurement Within the Carbon Fiber Orthosis Proximal Cuff
University of Iowa
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–90
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Natural History Evaluation of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT) Types CMT1B, CMT2A, CMT4A, CMT4C, and Others
Michael Shy
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 17 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Genetics of Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) - Modifiers of CMT1A, New Causes of CMT2
University of Iowa
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 17 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Rigorous Evaluation of the READY to Stand Curriculum to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
University of Michigan
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 13–19
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Use of CA125 and Complementary Biomarkers for the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer in Low Risk Women
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Des Moines, IA + 9 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 50–74 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Surgical Thromboprophylaxis Practices in Oncology Patients Within the NCORP Network, STOP-VTE Study
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA + 101 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Disease Modifying Potential of 5mg of Melatonin on Cognition and Brain Health in Aging
Natalie Denburg
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 56–85
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
American Lung Association (ALA) Lung Health Cohort
Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 26 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 25–35
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
New Non-invasive Modalities for Assessing Retinal Structure and Function
Randy Kardon
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–99
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Objectively Diagnose and Monitor Treatment of Light Sensitivity
Randy Kardon
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–80
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Quality of End-of-Life Care for Children With Cancer
Children's Oncology Group
- Location
- Des Moines, IA + 27 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 4
Pragmatic Evaluation of Events And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in Older Adults
Duke University
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 88 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 75+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Friedreich Ataxia Global Clinical Consortium UNIFIED Natural History Study
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 8 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Perinatal Autism Genetics and Epigenetics Study
University of Iowa
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 0 mo–50
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research
University of Nebraska
- Location
- Council Bluffs, IA + 41 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 19–110
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Molecular Genetics Studies of Cancer Patients and Their Relatives
City of Hope Medical Center
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA + 33 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Research Network General Anesthesia Registry
Yale University
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 32 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 15–55 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Aquagenic Wrinkling Prediction
University of Iowa
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–24
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
SPIROMICS Study of Early COPD Progression (SOURCE)
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 13 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 30–55
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
Local Bisphosphonate Effect on Recurrence Rate in Extremity Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
St. Louis University
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 10 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Neonatal Platelet Transfusion Threshold Trial
NICHD Neonatal Research Network
- Location
- Iowa City, IA + 19 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Cerebellar Stimulation and Cognitive Control
Krystal Parker, PhD
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–90
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Measures and Markers of Acute Kidney Injury After Exercise in the Heat
University of Northern Iowa
- Location
- Cedar Falls, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
IH, Brain Health, and T2D
Darren P Casey
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 60–85
Who these studies look for
“Healthy” is decided at screening, not by you. Sites usually check vital signs, blood and urine tests, an ECG, your medications and sometimes your BMI or smoking status. A study can still turn you away for reasons that have nothing to do with being unwell, such as timing or a full roster.
Matching a page like this one never means you qualify. Each research team decides eligibility at screening.
Questions
Do healthy volunteer studies pay?
Many do, because volunteers give up time and follow strict schedules, but amounts are set by each study and are usually only confirmed by the research site. When a record states an amount we show the exact wording; otherwise we say compensation is not disclosed.
What happens at a screening visit?
Expect consent paperwork first, then a health questionnaire, vital signs, blood and urine samples and often an ECG. You can ask questions and withdraw at any time, before or after you sign.