Patient Recruitment
Find a clinical study that may fit you
Browse studies now enrolling in Miami. Every study runs under IRB oversight and informed consent in English and Spanish — compensation and travel reimbursement may be available, with details shared during screening.
Currently at VMRC
- Compensation & travel reimbursement
- Informed consent in English & Spanish
- Board-certified investigators
Open studies
Browse current trials
4 enrolling now · 1 in pre-screening
ACCEL Study: Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (Ages 18–80)
Researchers are investigating a potential treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (also called functional constipation) in adults. See if you may qualify for the ACCEL study.
- Ages
- 18 – 80 years
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Visits
- ~10
- Study ID
- TEN-03-301
Linaclotide for Pediatric Functional Constipation (Ages 2–5)
A study to assess adverse events and change in symptoms with Linaclotide versus placebo in pediatric subjects with functional constipation.
- Ages
- 2 – 5 years
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Visits
- ~8
- Study ID
- NCT05652205
Linaclotide Safety & Efficacy in Pediatric IBS-C / FC (Ages 6–17)
Long-term safety and efficacy of Linaclotide in pediatric participants ages 6 to 17 with IBS-C or functional constipation.
- Ages
- 6 – 17 years
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Visits
- ~10
- Study ID
- NCT04026113
Deuruxolitinib for Severe Alopecia Areata in Adolescents
A study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Deuruxolitinib in adolescents with severe alopecia areata.
- Ages
- 12 – 17 years
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Visits
- ~12
- Study ID
- NCT07133308
Mucoadhesive Clobetasol Patch for Erosive Oral Lichen Planus
Evaluating the efficacy and safety of a novel mucoadhesive Clobetasol patch for the treatment of erosive oral lichen planus.
- Ages
- 18+ years
- Location
- Miami, FL
- Visits
- ~6
- Study ID
- Registration pending
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What participating looks like
Every VMRC study runs under IRB oversight. The specifics vary by protocol, but the path from interest to enrollment follows the same eight steps.
Browse + apply
Web· ~5 minFind a study that fits and submit the short pre-screening form. Takes about 5 minutes.
Coordinator reviews
Phone· ≤ 1 business dayA bilingual study coordinator confirms receipt and checks the high-level criteria against your application.
Eligibility phone screen
Phone· 15–20 minShort call to confirm age, condition, medical history, and prior treatments line up with the protocol.
Informed consent review
In clinic· 30–60 minYou read the IRB-approved informed-consent form in your preferred language (EN / ES). Ask anything — coordinator walks you through it.
In-clinic screening visit
In clinic· 60–90 minLabs, vitals, exam, and study-specific assessments at our Miami clinic. Often the longest visit of the study.
Enrollment decision
In clinic· 1–5 days after labsThe investigator reviews your results. If you qualify, you're enrolled. If not, we tell you honestly and offer to flag you for future studies.
Study visits
In clinic· Per protocolPer-protocol visits for medication, monitoring, and assessments. Number and cadence vary by study — typically 6 to 12 visits.
End-of-study + safety follow-up
In clinic· Varies by studyFinal visit closes out the protocol. Safety follow-up may continue for 30 days; long-term extension studies sometimes available.
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How the pre-screen works
- A two-minute conversational pre-screen
- English or Spanish — no forms to fill
- No commitment to participate