Healthy volunteers · Virginia
Studies for healthy volunteers in Virginia
122 studies have at least one recruiting site in Virginia. 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.
122 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Montalcino Aortic Consortium: Precision Medicine for Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Location
- Falls Church, VA + 12 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Maternal Newborn Health Registry
NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA + 7 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Strength Training Response of Muscle in GLP-1 Users
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Location
- Blacksburg, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 50+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
@neurIST : Intregrated Biomedical Informatics for the Management of Cerebral Aneurysms
University Hospital, Geneva
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
Geriatric Evaluation and Management With Survivorship Health Education for Older Survivors of Cancer, GEM-S Trial
University of Rochester
- Location
- Chesapeake, VA + 43 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 2
A Study of Emapalumab for Pediatric Aplastic Anemia
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Location
- Richmond, VA + 4 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 0 mo–25
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
weSIPsmarter: Evaluating a Digital Health Intervention Aimed at Reducing Sugary Drinks Among Rural Head Start Preschoolers and Their Parents
University of Virginia
- Location
- Christiansburg, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Clinical Validation of a Predictive Test for Postpartum Depression
University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Study of a Test for Postpartum Depression at Home
University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Examining the Impact of Exercise Training on Vascular Dysfunction in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders - Study 2
Virginia Commonwealth University
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–35
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Evaluating the Status of Complex Aneuploidy to Locate Additional Transferrable Embryos
Shady Grove Fertility Reproductive Science Center
- Location
- Fairfax, VA + 9 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Cast Art for Kids With Extremity Fractures
United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
- Location
- Portsmouth, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 5–18
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
National Mammography Database
American College of Radiology
- Location
- Reston, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2–99
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
PrEP Intervention in Prince George's County, Maryland
George Mason University
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Men only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Genetic Information Assistant in Telegenetics
University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
The Role of Mobile Apps in Promoting Cardiovascular Health and Motivation to Exercise During Pregnancy
Old Dominion University
- Location
- Norfolk, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
CONTIGO - A Narrative Intervention to Enhance Genetic Counseling and Testing
Georgetown University
- Location
- Richmond, VA + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Implementation Supports for Improving Identification and Delivery of School-based Mental Health Supports for Middle Schools Students
University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 10–99
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 2
Preoperative Use of Pantoprazole for Prevention of Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting in Gynecologic Surgery
United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
- Location
- Portsmouth, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–79 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Increasing Lean Protein Intake in Preschool-age Children and Assessing Effects on Cognition and Select Health Outcomes
Sibylle Kranz, PhD, RDN
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 2–5
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
The Effect of Work Requirements in SNAP in Virginia
Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)
- Location
- Glen Allen, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–49
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
3D Printed Personalized Ostomy Appliance
Carilion Clinic
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–100
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 4
Liposomal Bupivacaine Vs Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine in Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Mastectomies
United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
- Location
- Portsmouth, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
The Impact of Removal of Exercise on Glycemic Control and Vascular Health in Older Active Adults
Old Dominion University
- Location
- Norfolk, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
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.