Healthy volunteers · Pennsylvania
Studies for healthy volunteers in Pennsylvania
330 studies have at least one recruiting site in Pennsylvania. 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.
330 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 2
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia
Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 50–90
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Linking Brain Network Dynamics to Imminent Smoking Lapse Risk and Behavior
Penn State University
- Location
- University Park, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21–65
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Pilot-Testing Strategies to Improve Outcomes for Youth With Type 2 Diabetes by Addressing Health-Related Social Needs
University of Pittsburgh
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 13+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Pupil-Indexed Noninvasive Neuromodulation
VA Office of Research and Development
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
B.Brilliant Revelation Comparision Study
University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
Local Bisphosphonate Effect on Recurrence Rate in Extremity Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
St. Louis University
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA + 10 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Enriched Holistic Care to Eradicate Disparities in Maternal Morbidity
University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Phialdelphia, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 16–55 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Clinical Trial to Reduce Perinatal Intimate Partner Violence
University of Pittsburgh
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children
JHSPH Center for Clinical Trials
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA + 8 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Global Study of the PETAL Consortium
Massachusetts General Hospital
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA + 9 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
Azithromycin Prophylaxis for PRElabor CEsarean DElivery Trial
The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA + 13 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
Aspirin Dose Escalation for the Prevention of Recurrent Preterm Delivery Trial
The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA + 13 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 14+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
DILIN - Prospective Study
Duke University
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA + 5 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Circadian Rhythms and Homeostatic Sleep Drive and Their Effect on Reward and Cognitive Control Systems in Adolescents
University of Pittsburgh
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 13–18
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Thrive Initiative Parent-Education Programming Study
Penn State University
- Location
- University Park, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Urinary Titin Biomarker in DMD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2–10 · Men only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Martin Piazza
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 5–17
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Driver Education Research Study
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 16–17
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Cannabis Effects on Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Light Sensitivity in Young Adults
University of Pittsburgh
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–25
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Examining Interactions Between PALS and Caregivers
Penn State University
- Location
- University Park, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–90
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Pyloric Sphincter Abnormalities in Patients With Gastroparesis Symptoms
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA + 4 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–85
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
RemI for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain
Temple University
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Longitudinal Assessment of Traumatic Microvascular Injury-2
University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–65
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Benchmark Imaging Dataset (ABID)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Location
- Erie, PA + 6 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 50+
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.