Comparing the Effectiveness of Less Invasive Procedures With the Current Standard of Care for the Treatment of Older Adults With Early-Stage Melanoma
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Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Suzetrigine for Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Extension Trial to Evaluate the Long-term Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Maridebart Cafraglutide (MARITIME-1-EXTENSION)
A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Targeted Therapies in Subpopulations of Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (INTRINSIC)
Efficacy and Safety of Novosis Putty in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Patients With Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
A Study of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (MK-2870) as a Single Agent and in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice in Participants With HR+/HER2- Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer (MK-2870-010)
Self-collection for HPV Testing to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention (SHIP) Trial (LMI-001-A-S04)
Clinical trials in Lafayette, LA: what is studied
Cancer. The Cancer Center of Acadiana and local urology practices take part in cancer studies, including prostate cancer and bladder cancer; see our oncology clinical trials page.
Digestive diseases. The Gastroenterology Clinic of Acadiana takes part in studies for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other digestive conditions.
Vaccines and healthy volunteers. Vaccine studies recruit in Lafayette, and some local studies accept healthy volunteers. If you have never taken part in research, our guide explains how to volunteer for clinical trials.
Other conditions. Studies in heart disease, asthma, COPD, wound care, and weight loss also recruit in the area.
Paid clinical trials in Lafayette and Acadiana
Some studies offer compensation for time and travel, and study related care is typically provided at no cost to participants. Compensation varies by trial and is always described during the informed consent process before you agree to anything. Payments are reviewed by the institutional review board that oversees the study, and under FDA guidance they are usually paid out over the course of the study rather than only at the end. Many studies at least cover travel, which helps if you are coming from elsewhere in Acadiana.
Our guide explains how much clinical trials pay and how payment is decided.
Clinical trials in New Iberia, Eunice, and across Acadiana
Some studies recruit at research sites in smaller Acadiana towns such as New Iberia and Eunice, and studies at those sites appear on this page alongside those in Lafayette. For larger hospital programs, see our Baton Rouge page, about an hour east, and our New Orleans page, or browse all Louisiana clinical trials.
How to join a clinical trial in Lafayette
- Identify your trial. Use the filters on this page to narrow the list by condition or phase, or search a diagnosis such as Crohn's disease or prostate cancer.
- Check the location. Each study lists the sites where it recruits, so confirm it has a site in Lafayette or a nearby town such as New Iberia or Eunice.
- Explore study details. Read the eligibility criteria and, where listed, the number of visits and how long the study lasts before applying.
- Complete the health profile. Click "See if you qualify" to begin the 5-step application. Have ready your diagnosis and when it was made, the medicines you take, and any recent test results.
- Submit the application. A clinical trial coordinator reviews it and contacts you to discuss next steps. Nothing is decided until informed consent, and participation is voluntary at every step.
Our guide to finding clinical trials near you covers each step in more detail.
Can I leave a clinical trial after I join?
Yes. Participation is voluntary, and you can leave a study at any time without affecting your regular medical care. The study team may ask you to come for a final safety visit. Our guide explains informed consent and your rights as a participant.