Healthy volunteers · Missouri
Studies for healthy volunteers in Missouri
176 studies have at least one recruiting site in Missouri. 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.
176 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
1 study with pay posted
Exact amounts posted by the research company for each study. The button opens that study’s own page.
Pays up to
$5,250
Breastfeeding Study: Investigational Birth Control Patch (Study #262088)
QPS Missouri · Springfield, MO
One overnight stay and multiple outpatient return visits. For healthy women currently breastfeeding, at least 6 weeks postpartum.
Female
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More recruiting studies (pay not posted)
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
A Study of V132 in Healthy Older Participants (V132-001)
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Location
- Springfield, MO + 9 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 50–75
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
A Clinical Trial of MK-1406 in Healthy Participants (MK-1406-008)
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Location
- Springfield, MO + 5 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–64
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of HTX-001
Haya Therapeutics, Inc.
- Location
- Kansas City, MO + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
A Clinical Study of Novel Pneumococcal Vaccine V118C in Children (V118C-002)
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Location
- St Louis, MO + 14 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2 mo–1
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
A Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of V350A and V350B in Healthy Participants (V350-001).
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Location
- Kansas City, MO + 5 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–30
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
A Clinical Trial Investigating the Safety and Biological Activity of the Antibody BNT351 in Adults Living Without and With HIV
BioNTech SE
- Location
- St Louis, MO + 3 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
A Study of Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of SR604 in Two Participants Groups (Part A: Healthy Participants, and Part B: Participants With Hemophilia A or Hemophilia B or Factor VII…
Equilibra Bioscience LLC
- Location
- St Louis, MO + 6 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–60
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
Safety and Immunogenicity Study of Revaccination With SCB-1019T in Healthy Adults
Clover Biopharmaceuticals USA, LLC
- Location
- Kansas City, MO + 4 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 60–85
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
A Safety and Immunogenicity Trial of OCU500, ChAd36 Vector Encoding SARS-CoV-2 Spike Vaccine Via Intranasal and Inhalational Routes in Previously Vaccinated Adults
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
- Location
- St Louis, MO + 4 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–64
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
Effects of Sirolimus on Asymptomatic ApoE4 Carriers
University of Missouri-Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 45–65 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
Impact of Early Aging and Menopause on the Vascular Responses to Hypoxia
University of Missouri-Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
Beta3-adrenergic Receptors and Cardiovascular Function in Aging Women
University of Missouri-Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
PET Imaging of Natriuretic Peptide Receptor C (NPR-C) in Carotid Atherosclerosis With 64Cu-NODAGA-CANF (Volunteer - Dosimetry Study)
Washington University School of Medicine
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
Light Therapy for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Washington University School of Medicine
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 17–35
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersOvernight stay mentioned
Harnessing Macrophage Lysosomal Lipid Metabolism in Obesity
Bettina Mittendorfer
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersOvernight stay mentioned
Harnessing Macrophage Lysosomal Lipid Metabolism in Obesity (ATM)
Bettina Mittendorfer
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
Sex Disparities in Hypoxic Vasodilation and Impact of Obesity
University of Missouri-Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
Liver Adiposity Effects on Pediatric Statin
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 8–21
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
PET Imaging CCR2 in Lung Inflammation
Washington University School of Medicine
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 1
NMDA Receptor Antagonist Nitrous Oxide Targets Affective Brain Circuits
Washington University School of Medicine
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
Study of Biodistribution, Metabolism, Excretion and Brain Uptake11C-M503
University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- St Louis, MO + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 40–85
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
PET Imaging of MMP Activation in AAA: Clinical Component
Washington University School of Medicine
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersOvernight stay mentioned
Digital vs. Speculum Exams for PPROM
Washington University School of Medicine
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersEarly Phase 1
Early Neurovascular Adaptations in Aging Women
University of Missouri-Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70 · Women only
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.