Clinical trials · Tennessee
Down Syndrome clinical trials in Tennessee
We’re tracking 97 recruiting down syndrome studies with a site in Tennessee — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Tennessee
- NCT05219110Recruiting
More fluids for children sick with toxin E. coli
This study looks at whether giving extra (hyper) fluids early helps children with a high-risk E. coli stomach infection. The goal is to improve outcomes by supporting the kidneys during the illness.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 9 months–21 years - NCT05462106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ACI-24.060 study for early Alzheimer’s in adults and Down syndrome
This Phase 1/2 study tests an Alzheimer’s treatment called ACI-24.060 to see if it affects the disease in people with early Alzheimer’s changes. It includes two groups: older adults with early symptoms and people with Down syndrome who also show Alzheimer’s-related changes on brain scans.
Cordova, TennesseeAges 35–85 - NCT05849662RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Trametinib plus azacitidine for newly diagnosed JMML
This trial studies whether trametinib and azacitidine can control juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) soon after diagnosis. It’s designed to test safety and how well the treatment works in children and young adults who meet specific leukemia and genetic criteria.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1 month–21 years - NCT05918861RecruitingPhase 3
Tested heart-risk drug for people with recent heart-attack genetics
This trial studies whether dalcetrapib can lower future heart and blood-vessel risk in people who recently had an ACS (acute coronary syndrome, often a heart attack or unstable chest pain) and have a specific genetic marker. It may help people like you by targeting a risk pathway related to that genetic background.
Greeneville, TennesseeAges 45 years+ - NCT05953090Recruiting
Vaginal irritation study with device use and long follow-up
This trial studies a treatment for long-lasting vaginal/vulvar irritation caused by conditions like vaginal atrophy or certain skin conditions of the vulva. You would try the study product/device and be followed over time to see how symptoms recover.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05960929RecruitingPhase 3
Breathing support for premature babies with lung distress
This Phase 3 trial tests whether InfasurfAero™ (a type of surfactant given as aerosol) works better than a sham treatment in preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). It aims to improve breathing in the first hours of life for babies who need CPAP.
Jackson, TennesseeAges 7 months–8 months - NCT05972291Recruiting
Study gut changes in Gulf War illness with chronic stomach symptoms
This study looks at what’s driving Gulf War illness, focusing on gut symptoms like belly pain, diarrhea, and bloating. It may help researchers test approaches aimed at gut barrier function in eligible veterans.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT05972564RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
SGLT2 drug trial for belly fat inflammation before weight-loss surgery
This early-phase trial tests whether an SGLT2 drug can reduce inflammation in belly fat and improve blood vessel function. It may help people with metabolic syndrome prepare for (and potentially benefit around) planned gastric bypass or sleeve surgery.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06034275RecruitingPhase 1
Study of VIP943 for CD123-positive blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug called VIP943 for people with advanced acute myeloid leukemia (AML), B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) whose cancer cells have a marker called CD123. It is for those who have tried all other treatments or cannot receive them.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06154252RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of CABA-201 for active myositis in adults and children
This trial tests a new treatment called CABA-201, which uses your own immune cells modified to attack the overactive cells causing myositis. It is for people with active disease that hasn't improved enough with standard therapies.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 6–75 - NCT06239116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RM-718 for obesity from hypothalamus injury or Prader-Willi syndrome
This study tests a new medicine called RM-718 for people with severe obesity linked to a specific brain pathway (MC4R). It may help if your obesity is due to a brain injury or tumor affecting the hypothalamus, or if you have Prader-Willi syndrome.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 12–65 - NCT06112418Recruiting
Personalized vs standard care to prevent heart attacks
This trial compares two ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes: one uses a special heart CT scan to guide care, the other uses standard risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. You may be eligible if you are older (men over 55, women over 65) and have diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome.
Cleveland, TennesseeAges 55 years+ - NCT06576726Recruiting
Tracking tic disorder in teens over time
This study follows teens with chronic tic disorders (like Tourette syndrome) for a few years to understand how their symptoms and social life change. It also looks at brain signals using EEG, but you can join the main study even if you can't do the EEG part.
Nashvile, TennesseeAges 11–17 - NCT06806033RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for relapsed aggressive B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (glofitamab plus gemcitabine and oxaliplatin) for people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes while managing side effects.
Chattanooga, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06834282RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CER-1236 for certain blood cancers
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy called CER-1236 for people with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, or myelofibrosis. It aims to see if it can help treat these cancers.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–85 - NCT06901245RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for young adults with obesity
This study tests the diabetes/weight-loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in young adults aged 18–26 who have obesity and either Prader-Willi syndrome, hypothalamic obesity, or general obesity. It looks at whether a weekly injection can help with weight management.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–26 - NCT06991114RecruitingPhase 2
AlloNK and rituximab for relapsing rheumatologic diseases
This trial tests a new natural killer (NK) cell therapy called AlloNK given with rituximab for people with certain autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, inflammatory myopathies, or systemic sclerosis) that have not responded well to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the disease.
Hixson, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06994676RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBX-250 for advanced myeloid leukemias
This study tests an experimental drug, CBX-250, for people with certain advanced blood cancers (like AML) that have not responded to standard treatments or have returned. The drug works only for people who have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01). The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 12 years+ - NCT07197905RecruitingPhase 2
Iron for POTS: A study on iron deficiency and heart rate
This trial tests if giving iron to people with POTS who have low iron stores can improve symptoms. It's for those with POTS and a ferritin level below 50.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–45 - NCT00358943Recruiting
Gaucher disease registry and pregnancy tracking study
This study creates a large, long-term record of people with Gaucher disease and details about pregnancy outcomes. It helps researchers better understand Gaucher over a person’s life and during pregnancy.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT02074839RecruitingPhase 1
Oral AG-120 for advanced blood cancers with an IDH1 mutation
This Phase 1 study tests an oral medicine called AG-120 in adults with advanced blood cancers that have a specific IDH1 mutation. It also looks at safety and how the treatment works, with frequent blood, urine, and bone marrow samples.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT02852031Recruiting
Care program for newborns needing the Norwood procedure
This trial focuses on improving care for babies born with certain complex heart conditions where only one pumping chamber works. It is meant for babies (including unborn babies) who are planned to have the Norwood procedure, which is a common early surgery.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 1.3 years - NCT02646475RecruitingPhase 1
Study angiotensin medicine to improve metabolism in obesity
This Phase 1 study tests how a medication that affects the body’s angiotensin system (angiotensin-(1-7)) changes metabolism in adults with obesity, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. It may help researchers understand whether this approach can improve blood sugar/insulin function and related body changes.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–60 - NCT02646839Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Testing a gene-matched transplant approach for childhood leukemia
This trial studies a specific type of partially matched (haploidentical) stem cell transplant in children with ALL, AML, or MDS. It looks at whether using certain immune system gene patterns (KIR) and measuring leftover disease after treatment can improve outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Up to 21 years
Down Syndrome trials by city in Tennessee
Where these studies are running in Tennessee
Institutions with a site for the recruiting down syndrome studies listed above.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 13 studies
- Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 3 studies
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center · 2 studies
- Artiva Investigational Site Hixson
- Artiva Investigational Site Jackson
- Community DPC
- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
What taking part in a down syndrome 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.
Down Syndrome trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there down syndrome clinical trials in Tennessee?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 97 recruiting down syndrome studies with a site in Tennessee, 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 down syndrome study in Tennessee?
- 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 Tennessee to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Tennessee, 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 down syndrome 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.
Not the right time?
New down syndrome studies open in Tennessee regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.