COVID-19 clinical trials in California: common questions
How many COVID-19 clinical trials are recruiting in California?
TrialFinder currently lists 35 recruiting COVID-19 clinical trials with study sites in California. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are COVID-19 clinical trials located in California?
Study sites for the COVID-19 trials listed on this page include Duarte, Los Angeles, Orange, San Francisco, Stanford, La Jolla. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a COVID-19 clinical trial in California?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many COVID-19 trials in California also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a COVID-19 clinical trial in California?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, COVID-19 diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.