COVID-19 Trials / Trials in Kansas
6 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for COVID-19 in Kansas

6 clinical trials for COVID-19 are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Kansas. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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COVID-19 clinical trials in Kansas: what to expect

COVID-19 research has shifted from the acute illness to its aftermath and its prevention. The most active area is long COVID: trials of antivirals, immune treatments and rehabilitation for fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness and rapid-heartbeat symptoms that persist months after infection. Vaccine trials test updated and next-generation vaccines, including nasal and combined flu-and-COVID shots. Treatment trials for people at high risk, and prevention studies for people with weakened immune systems, continue as well.

In Kansas, recruiting covid-19 studies are concentrated in Kansas City, Lenexa, Fairway and Overland Park. 5 of the 6 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who COVID-19 trials usually look for

Long COVID trials ask for symptoms that began after a confirmed or strongly suspected infection and have lasted at least three months, often with a particular symptom named. Acute treatment trials need a positive test within the past few days plus a risk factor such as age or a chronic condition. Vaccine trials specify an age group and your vaccination history, and most want people who are generally healthy. Many trials exclude pregnancy and a recent infection or vaccination.

What taking part involves

Long COVID trials run twelve to twenty-four weeks with questionnaires, sometimes exercise or breathing tests, and visits that can often be done by phone or video; many are placebo controlled. Vaccine trials involve one or two injections, a symptom diary for a week after each, a few blood draws and follow-up calls for a year or more. Acute treatment trials start the day you enroll, with swabs and check-ins for a few weeks. Study treatment and tests are free and visits are usually paid.

Questions worth asking the study team

How many visits must be in person; the chance of placebo; whether you can continue your current treatments; what counts as documentation of your original infection; and whether you will learn your own test results.

Showing 6 of 6 recruiting COVID-19 trials in Kansas

Safety and Serum Virus Neutralizing Antibody Responses of VYD2311, a COVID-19 Vaccine, and Coadministered VYD2311 With a COVID-19 Vaccine
PHASE3 Overland Park, Kansas NCT07655180
This trial is looking for healthy adults aged 18 to 49 to see how safe the VYD2311 vaccine is and how it works in the body. Participants will receive either the VYD2311 vaccine, a COVID-19 vaccine, or both and will be monitored for any side effects.
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Study of a Recombinant Spike COVID-19 Vaccine With Matrix-M in Older Adults and People at Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19
PHASE4 Fair Oaks, California +4 sites NCT07861542
This trial is looking for older adults and younger individuals with health conditions that increase their risk of severe COVID-19. Participants will receive a single injection and have follow-up calls over three months.
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Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Profile of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children Per Standard of Care (POPS)
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT04278404
This trial is looking for children and young adults who are 21 years old or younger and are currently taking certain medications, or who have had a recent COVID-19 infection. They cannot be pregnant or have had certain recent medical procedures like dialysis, organ transplants, or other serious treatments. If you think your child might fit this description, it could be worth considering.
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Phase III DAS181 Lower Tract PIV Infection in Immunocompromised Subjects (Substudy: DAS181 for COVID-19): RCT Study
PHASE3 Fairway, Kansas +4 sites NCT03808922
This trial is looking for immunocompromised patients who have a lower respiratory tract infection due to parainfluenza. Participants will receive treatment with DAS181 and need to meet specific health criteria.
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Efficacy and Safety of Tozorakimab in Patients Hospitalised for Viral Lung Infection Requiring Supplemental Oxygen
PHASE3 Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT05624450
This trial is looking for adults who are hospitalized with a viral lung infection and need extra oxygen. Participants will receive treatment with tozorakimab along with their usual care to see if it helps prevent worsening conditions.
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Study of S-892216 Long-acting Injectable (LAI) in Healthy Adult Participants
PHASE1 Lenexa, Kansas +2 sites NCT07093580
This trial is looking for healthy adults to take part in a study of a new injectable treatment called S-892216. Participants will receive this treatment to check how safe it is and how it works in the body.
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Where the COVID-19 studies are in Kansas

Research sites running the most studies
  • ICON Clinical Research: Lenexa, Lenexa1 trial
  • Invivyd Investigative Site, Overland Park1 trial
  • Research Site, Kansas City1 trial
  • Site #: 8400009, Lenexa1 trial
  • University of Kansas Medical Center, Fairway1 trial
  • University of Kansas Medical Center-JG Kidney Institute, Kansas City1 trial
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Kansas, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

COVID-19 clinical trials in Kansas: common questions

How many COVID-19 clinical trials are recruiting in Kansas?
TrialFinder currently lists 6 recruiting COVID-19 clinical trials with study sites in Kansas. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are COVID-19 clinical trials located in Kansas?
Study sites for the COVID-19 trials listed on this page include Overland Park, Fairway, Lenexa. 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 Kansas?
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
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.
Are there clinical trials for long COVID?
Yes, and they are among the most active COVID trials. Most require symptoms that have lasted three months or more after an infection and name the symptom they study, such as fatigue, brain fog or breathlessness.
Can I join a COVID vaccine trial if I am already vaccinated?
Usually yes. Most current vaccine trials test updated or next-generation vaccines in people who have been vaccinated before, and ask about the date of your last dose.
Do I need a positive test to join a COVID treatment trial?
For acute treatment, yes, within the last few days. Long COVID trials accept a past positive test or a documented clinical diagnosis, and some accept a strongly suspected infection.
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COVID-19 trials study antiviral agents, monoclonal antibodies, long-COVID interventions, and vaccine platforms for prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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