Core: healthy volunteers
Studies for healthy volunteers recruiting now
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.
5,002 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
More recruiting studies (pay not posted)
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Study of Brief Behavioral Activation for the Treatment of Depression in Older Adult Cancer Survivors
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Location
- New York, NY
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 65+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Identifying and Characterizing Preclinical MS
Yale University
- Location
- North Haven, CT
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Role of Novel RADA16 Hydrogel in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Indiana University
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Study Evaluating the Use of an Indoor Air Quality Monitor to Promote a Smoke-free Home
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Location
- Basking Ridge, NJ + 6 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Ultrasound of the Spleen Utilizing Low-energy (Diagnostic Level) Insonification.
Northwell Health
- Location
- Manhasset, NY
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–50
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Endogenous Oxalate Synthesis in Idiopathic Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stone Disease
University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–80
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Massage: Neuroimaging and Correlates of Response - 6-week Study
University of Utah
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–64
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Integrating Molecular Pathology, Radiology, and Genetics to Improve Breast Cancer Risk
Mayo Clinic
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–100 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
The HOPE Biobank Resource (BMT CTN 2402 HOPE)
Medical College of Wisconsin
- Location
- Duarte, CA + 13 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Synchronization of Theta to Influence Memory
Florida International University
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–59
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Assess the Effects of Replacing Foods High in Refined Carbohydrates With Avocado on Biomarkers of Inflammation.
Midwest Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Research
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21–74
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
PPDTM CorEvitasTM Obesity (OBR) Drug Effectiveness and Safety Registry
CorEvitas
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Pilot Implementation Trial of Implementation Toolkits for Diabetes Coaching
Nemours Children's Clinic
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Eligibility basics
- Any age listed
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Grappling With Trauma: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for First Responders
Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Conroe, TX
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 4
BL-RX01-TFSTAB-1402
Vance Thompson Vision
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT): Sense of Control and Symptom Expectations as Targets of a Treatment for PNES
University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 11–18
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Dime La VerDAD: Verify, Debunk, and Disseminate
University of Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–99
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Ejaculatory and Orgasmic Dysfunction Registry
Charitable Union for the Research and Education of Peyronie's Disease
- Location
- Orem, UT
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Screening Strategies Among High-risk Populations for Anal Cancer
Lisa Flowers
- Location
- Miami, FL + 3 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 30–80
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Mechanisms of Visual Restoration After Occipital Stroke
University of Rochester
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21–80
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Carcinogen and Toxicant Exposure Among Young Adults Who Co-Use Cigarettes, E-cigarettes and Cannabis (Co-Tox Study)
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–25
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Virtual Housecalls: Redesigning Pediatric Primary Care Adolescent Obesity Treatment
Virginia Commonwealth University
- Location
- Henrico, VA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 12–15
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
PPD™ CorEvitas™ Psoriasis (PSO) Rapid Response Non-Interventional Study
CorEvitas
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
PPD™ CorEvitas™ Psoriasis (PSO) Early Treatment Response Non-Interventional Study
CorEvitas
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
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.