Clinical Trials in Louisiana
Louisiana ranks #29 nationally by clinical-trial count, with 137 trials listed, all currently recruiting.
Among trials with a recorded phase, Phase 3 is the largest group at 42 trials.
The top conditions by trial volume are Obesity (6), Sickle Cell Disease (5), Overweight (4).
137
Total Trials
137
Recruiting
#29
National Rank
20
Conditions
Trials by Phase
46
Not Applicable
4
Phase 2 / Phase 3
2
Early Phase 1
7
Phase 1 / Phase 2
7
Phase 1
24
Phase 2
42
Phase 3
5
Phase 4
Top Conditions in Louisiana
Top Sponsors in Louisiana
Cities With Most Trials in Louisiana
| # | City | Trials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | 73 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | 25 |
| 3 | Shreveport | 13 |
| 4 | Metairie | 9 |
| 5 | Lafayette | 9 |
| 6 | Houma | 7 |
| 7 | Marrero | 7 |
| 8 | Lake Charles | 6 |
| 9 | Covington | 4 |
| 10 | Jefferson | 3 |
| 11 | New Iberia | 3 |
| 12 | Alexandria | 3 |
| 13 | West Monroe | 3 |
| 14 | Hammond | 2 |
| 15 | Leesville | 2 |
Important: This information is for research purposes only. Always talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Louisiana currently has 137 clinical trials actively recruiting participants, making it #29 nationally by total trial count.
The most-studied conditions in Louisiana are Obesity (6 trials), Sickle Cell Disease (5 trials), Overweight (4 trials).
Browse the conditions listed on this page to find trials recruiting in Louisiana. Each condition page shows trial details, eligibility criteria in plain English, and contact information. Always talk to your doctor about whether a trial is right for you.
Trial counts reflect currently recruiting studies listed on ClinicalTrials.gov with locations in this state.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, 2026.