Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
COVID-19 clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 14 recruiting covid-19 studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT06631287RecruitingPhase 3
Testing baricitinib for persistent long COVID symptoms
This trial tests whether the anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib can improve persistent long COVID symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and shortness of breath. You may qualify if you had COVID-19 at least 6 months ago and still have bothersome symptoms that affect your daily life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04362150Recruiting
Study of long-term effects after COVID-19 infection
This study follows adults who had COVID-19 to learn how the illness can affect health over the long term. It may help researchers understand lasting symptoms and who is at higher risk, which could improve future care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT04705766Recruiting
Study kidney injury after recent COVID infection
This study looks at how COVID can affect the kidneys soon after infection. You may be able to participate if you recently tested positive for COVID and have not had kidney replacement treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06810934RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New COVID-19 vaccine study for those with prior mRNA vaccines
This study tests a new type of COVID-19 vaccine that is designed to train your immune system to make stronger, longer-lasting protection. You may be able to join if you are 40–64, have already had at least two doses of a mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) more than 4 months ago, and are generally healthy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–64 - NCT04815096RecruitingPhase 2
PET scan study of immune activity after COVID-19
This Phase 2 study uses a special PET scan to look at how active your immune system is after a recent COVID-19 infection. The goal is to understand what the immune response looks like and whether this imaging approach could help guide care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06667700RecruitingPhase 3
A study of the antiviral molnupiravir for high-risk people with COVID-19
This study tests an antiviral pill called molnupiravir to see if it can prevent severe COVID-19 in people who are at high risk and cannot take Paxlovid. If you have mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms and certain health risks, you may be able to join.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07108036RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Anktiva for Long COVID Symptoms
This trial tests a medicine called Anktiva to see if it can help people with Long COVID. It's for adults who had a confirmed COVID-19 infection and now have lasting symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or trouble breathing.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07076862RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET scan study for long COVID symptoms
This study uses a special PET scan to look at inflammation in the body of people with long COVID (symptoms lasting 3+ months after infection). The goal is to understand why symptoms persist and find better ways to help.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07730450RecruitingPhase 4
COVID-19 vaccine study for healthy adults aged 18 to 64
This trial tests a COVID-19 vaccine in healthy adults to see how well it works. It may be an option if you are not at higher risk for severe COVID-19 and have not had COVID-19 in the past 6 months.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18–64 - NCT04278404Recruiting
Drug safety study for children already on certain medicines
This study measures how certain medicines move through the body and checks their safety in children. It may help doctors better understand dosing and side effects in kids who are already receiving these treatments, or in some kids who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges birth–20 years - NCT07074158Enrolling by invitation
Looking for long COVID clues in blood
This study compares the blood of people with ongoing long COVID symptoms to healthy people, to look for differences in immune signals and gut bacteria. It could help find better ways to diagnose or treat long COVID.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04579588Recruiting
Study flu vaccine immunity in people after COVID-19
This study looks at how well your immune system (your body’s infection-fighting system) responds to a flu vaccine after you’ve had COVID-19. It may help doctors understand why some people have different protection after vaccines.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 9–64 - NCT06142253Recruiting
Water exercise for long COVID brain fog
This study tests whether water-based exercise (like swimming or water aerobics) helps veterans recover from long COVID, especially brain fog and memory problems. If you're a veteran with ongoing thinking issues after COVID-19, this may help you improve your symptoms over 8 months.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - NCT04330521Recruiting
Cancer patients share experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak
This study asks adult cancer patients to complete a survey and talk in an interview about how COVID-19 affected their care and daily life. Your answers may help researchers understand what challenges cancer patients faced during the pandemic.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–99
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COVID-19 trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting covid-19 studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 5 studies
- Stanford University · 2 studies
- Diablo Clinical Research
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
- Optimus Medical
- Sutter Health
- UCSF
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
What taking part in a covid-19 study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting covid-19 studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there covid-19 clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 14 recruiting covid-19 studies with a site near San Francisco, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a covid-19 study near San Francisco?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a covid-19 trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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