Arizona
Recruiting for clinical trials in Arizona
As of September 21, 2026, 1,689 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov were recruiting at one or more Arizona sites, about 7.7% of the 22,041 recruiting in the United States, from a state with about 2.2% of US residents.[1],[2] This page is for research sites in Phoenix, Tucson and the rest of the state.
How many trials are recruiting in Arizona?
Arizona sites appear on 709 of the 7,074 recruiting US oncology studies and 100 of the 987 neurology studies, about 10% each. Among tracked areas, its share is highest in gastroenterology (56 of 285) and dermatology (38 of 214) and lowest in psychiatry (43 of 1,273).[1] Compare other states and regions.
| Area | Arizona | United States | Share of US |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions | 1,689 | 22,041 | 8% |
| Oncology | 709 | 7,074 | 10% |
| Obesity and type 2 diabetes | 64 | 852 | 8% |
| Cardiology | 257 | 2,845 | 9% |
| Neurology | 100 | 987 | 10% |
| Dermatology | 38 | 214 | 18% |
| Pain | 47 | 629 | 7% |
| Gastroenterology | 56 | 285 | 20% |
| Psychiatry | 43 | 1,273 | 3% |
Counts are studies with overall status Recruiting and at least one location in Arizona, queried on Sep 21, 2026. Area counts use keyword searches on the condition field and overlap; regional counts sum the states and can count a multi-state study more than once.
A count shows where sponsors placed studies, not which ones enroll on schedule, and keyword matching can pull in off-target studies. The examples below are cardiology, where Arizona sites appear on 257 of 2,845 studies.[1] See cardiology and oncology.
| Registry ID | Study | Lead sponsor | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05485961 | Combined Dose-Finding and CV Outcomes Study With CSL300 (Clazakizumab) in Adult Subjects With ESKD Undergoing Dialysis (POSIBIL6ESKD) | CSL Behring | Phase 2, Phase 3 |
| NCT07277582 | Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of THRV-1268 in Participants With Long QT Syndrome Type 2 (LQTS2) and Type 3 (LQTS3) | Thryv Therapeutics, Inc. | Phase 2, Phase 3 |
| NCT04592445 | Endovascular Ablation of the Right Greater Splanchnic Nerve in Subjects Having HFpEF | Axon Therapies, Inc. | N/A |
| NCT07181109 | Zilebesiran in Patients With Hypertension Not Adequately Controlled and With Either Established Cardiovascular Disease or High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals | Phase 3 |
| NCT01524276 | Product Surveillance Registry | Medtronic | N/A |
| NCT07772817 | Feasibility and Usability of a Chest-Strap Ambulatory ECG Monitor in Active Individuals in Comparison With a Traditional Ambulatory ECG Patch Monitor (MoMe ARC) | Mayo Clinic | N/A |
Most recently updated recruiting studies as of Sep 21, 2026. Listing a study does not imply Bond Health works with its sponsor or sites.
Where are Arizona's research hubs?
| Hub | Anchor institutions | What they report |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Phoenix | Phoenix Bioscience Core: ASU, NAU and the University of Arizona, TGen, Banner Health, Phoenix Children's, Dignity Health and Valleywise Health[14] | A 30-acre life sciences district[14]. TGen, a genomics institute, is an affiliate of City of Hope[15] |
| Phoenix and Scottsdale | Mayo Clinic Cancer Center[11], HonorHealth Research Institute, Barrow Neurological Institute | Barrow reports more than 223 active trials and hosts the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, which it calls the largest Phase 0 program in the world[16] |
| Tucson | University of Arizona Cancer Center[11], Banner-University Medicine | The cancer center reports more than 200 clinical trials[10]. Banner Health says it and the University of Arizona together run more than 800 active trials[12] |
Which EHRs do Arizona's health systems run?
| System | Arizona footprint | EHR |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Health (Phoenix) | Arizona's largest health care provider; 33 hospital locations and more than 400 outpatient sites across six states[12] | Oracle Health (Cerner), listed in Oracle's FHIR endpoint directory[22]. Banner Health Network prefers eClinicalWorks or Cerner Ambulatory for its practices[25] |
| Mayo Clinic (Phoenix and Scottsdale) | Academic campus and comprehensive cancer center[11] | Epic, live since October 6, 2018[21] |
| HonorHealth (Scottsdale) | Health system with its own research institute[13] | Epic[23] |
| TMC HealthCare (Tucson) | Tucson Medical Center | Epic[23] |
| Northern Arizona Healthcare (Flagstaff) | Northern Arizona | Oracle Health (Cerner)[22] |
| Phoenix Children's | Pediatric system | Sunrise, per a client story from its vendor, Altera Digital Health[24] |
| Community health centers | 23 HRSA-funded awardees serving 856,192 patients in 2025[6] | Varies; El Rio Health in Tucson runs Epic[23] |
Epic and Oracle Health split the large systems, so a study that draws on several metro Phoenix systems may need both. Bond connects to all the major EHRs, including Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner), MEDITECH, athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Veradigm and OncoEMR, through FHIR R4 APIs, HL7 v2 where applicable, or an aggregator.[37],[38] For Sunrise or eClinicalWorks, the site's IT team confirms which FHIR access its vendor supports. See Epic, Oracle Health (Cerner) and eClinicalWorks.
Contexture runs the statewide health information exchange, and patients are included unless they opt out.[26] State law limits research use of exchange data, so screening should run on the site's own EHR.[28]
Who lives in Arizona, and what does that mean for outreach?
7.6 million[2]
Residents on July 1, 2025
32.5%[3]
Hispanic or Latino, 2025
20.6%[3]
Age 65 or older, up from 18.7% in 2020
10.3%[5]
Uninsured in 2024, against 8.2% nationally
Maricopa County (Phoenix) had 4,689,558 residents on July 1, 2025, about 61.5% of the state, and its one-year gain of 35,411 was the third-largest of any US county.[4],[2]
About 5.6% of Arizonans identify as American Indian or Alaska Native alone.[3] The state is home to 22 federally recognized tribes.[10] The Indian Health Service's Phoenix Area serves about 180,000 people in Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Its Navajo Area, which spans Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, reports more than 244,000 users, a fiscal 2016 figure.[7],[8]
Coverage shapes what a chart can show. In 2024, 13.8% of Arizonans aged 19 to 64 were uninsured.[5] At the state's community health centers in 2025, 54.8% of patients were Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% had limited English proficiency and 41.7% had Medicaid or CHIP.[6] A representative cohort usually needs those clinics and a plan for Spanish speakers. See FQHCs and community sites.
Which site networks and research sites work in Arizona?
Each organization's own website, as of September 2026:
- HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale reports about 300 studies a year, about 2,500 participating patients and an average launch window of four months.[13]
- Elite Clinical Network lists four Arizona sites: Noble Clinical Research in Tucson, Chandler Clinical Trials, Scottsdale Clinical Trials and Sun City Clinical Research in Glendale.[20]
- AMR Clinical runs a Phase I to IV site in Tempe on the campus of Tempe St. Luke's Hospital.[19]
- Celerion runs a Tempe early-phase unit with more than 350 beds, which it calls the largest in the US.[18]
Bond is a CRIO Certified Partner and works with research sites, site networks, physician groups and community health centers.[37] See research sites and site networks.
Which Arizona laws apply to AI outreach and patient records?
None of these laws targets trial recruitment. Treat this list as a map for your counsel, not legal advice.
- Medical records (A.R.S. 12-2292). Records are privileged and confidential, and a provider may disclose them only as law allows or with the patient's written authorization.[27]
- Health information exchange (A.R.S. 36-3805). An exchange may not transfer identifiable or de-identified data for research unless the provider obtains the patient's signed consent after a written notice in at least 12-point type.[28]
- Telephone solicitation (A.R.S. 44-1278 and 44-1282). Artificial or prerecorded voice calls to residential phones need prior express consent.[29] Solicitation calls and texts to numbers on the national do-not-call registry carry civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.[31] Both cover telephone solicitation, which state law defines as a call that offers merchandise for sale or rent, so a study invitation may fall outside them.[30] Federal rules apply regardless; see TCPA and AI outreach in 2026.
- Call recording (A.R.S. 13-3012). The state wiretap law exempts recording made with the consent of one party to the call.[32]
- Breach notice (A.R.S. 18-552). HIPAA covered entities and business associates follow HIPAA's breach rules, not the state's 45-day notice rule.[33]
- AI disclosure. As of September 2026, no Arizona statute we reviewed requires AI disclosure in patient outreach. The House-passed version of HB 2311 would have required a conversational AI service to disclose it is AI when a person could be misled into thinking they were talking to a human; the governor vetoed the bill in June 2026.[34],[35] HB 2175, in force since July 1, 2026, requires a medical director's individual review of insurers' medical-necessity denials; it governs claims, not recruitment.[36]
How does Bond deploy with an Arizona site?
Full EHR integration usually takes 48 hours.[37] See implementation for the step-by-step plan.
- 1
Agree scope and paperwork
Bond signs a business associate agreement, and the site confirms its IRB or privacy board path. If the study reaches IHS or tribal facilities, add tribal review.
- 2
Connect the EHR
Connect Epic, Oracle Health or another EHR through FHIR, HL7 or an aggregator. Screen the site's own records, not exchange data.
- 3
Check criteria before outreach
Each match shows the chart evidence behind every inclusion and exclusion criterion, so coordinators can review a sample before any patient is contacted. See validating eligibility logic before go-live.
- 4
Screen, reach out and schedule
Voice and text agents pre-screen and schedule in the patient's preferred language, including English, Spanish, Mandarin and many others, then hand off to coordinators.[38] Agree up front how Spanish speakers reach bilingual staff.
Bring one open protocol and tell us which EHR your patients are in.
Frequently asked questions
How many clinical trials are recruiting in Arizona?
Does Arizona require patients to be told when AI is used?
Can Arizona HIE data be used to find trial patients?
Sources
- 1.ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 · U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2026Queried September 21, 2026.
- 2.U.S. Population Growth Slows Due to Historic Decline in Net International Migration (Press Release CB26-20) · U.S. Census Bureau, 2026Quote: "Between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, the U.S. population grew by 1.8 million (or 0.5%) to reach 341.8 million." Table "Top 10 States by Numeric Growth" row: "7 | Arizona | 7,158,104 | 7,556,424 | 7,623,818". The 2.2% share and Maricopa's 61.5% share of the state are Bond's arithmetic.
- 3.Annual State Resident Population Estimates for 6 Race Groups by Age, Sex, and Hispanic Origin: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 (SC-EST2025-ALLDATA6) · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, 2026Downloaded September 2026 and summed by Bond for Arizona, POPESTIMATE2025, both sexes, all ages: total 7,623,818; Hispanic origin 2,479,648 (32.5%); American Indian and Alaska Native alone 425,209 (5.6%); age 65 and over 1,571,773 (20.6%), against 1,344,960 of the 2020 estimate (18.7%).
- 4.Slow Growth Impacts Nation's Largest Counties Hardest (Press Release CB26-56) · U.S. Census Bureau, 2026Quote: table "Top 10 Most Populous Counties: July 1, 2025" row "4 | Arizona | Maricopa County | 4,425,302 | 4,654,147 | 4,689,558"; table "Top 10 Counties by Numeric Growth" row "3 | Arizona | Maricopa County ... 35,411"; table "Top 10 U.S. Metro Areas by Numeric Growth" row "4 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 4,851,295 | 5,169,873 | 5,228,938 | 59,065".
- 5.Health Insurance Coverage by State: 2023 and 2024 (ACSBR-024) · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Briefs, 2025Quote: Appendix Table 2, "United States 7.9 0.1 8.2 0.1" and "Arizona 9.9 0.3 10.3 0.4" (2023 and 2024 uninsured percent with margins of error). Appendix Table 3, adults aged 19 to 64: "Arizona 13.5 0.4 13.8 0.5".
- 6.Arizona Health Center Program Uniform Data System (UDS) Data · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HHS, 2026Quote: "Total Number of Reporting Program Awardees: 23. Reporting Period: 2025. Total Patients Served: 856,192." Patient characteristics on the same page, 2025: Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish Origin 54.81%; Limited English Proficiency 22.65%; Medicaid/CHIP 41.72%. Rechecked September 22, 2026.
- 7.Phoenix Area · Indian Health Service, HHS, 2026
- 9.Institutional Review Boards, Human Subjects Research Protections · Indian Health Service, Division of Planning, Evaluation, and Research, 2026
- 10.University of Arizona Cancer Center · University of Arizona Cancer Center, 2026
- 11.Find a Cancer Center: NCI-Designated Cancer Centers · National Cancer Institute, 2026
- 13.HonorHealth Research Institute · HonorHealth Research Institute, 2026
- 14.Phoenix Bioscience Core · City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department, 2026
- 15.About TGen · Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), 2026Quote: "TGen has joined forces with City of Hope to accelerate the speed at which scientists and medical staff convert research discoveries into cures for patients." The page header reads "An affiliate of City of Hope". Read September 22, 2026.
- 16.Research · Barrow Neurological Institute, 2026Quote: "Offering more than 223 active clinical trials" and "We're also home to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world."
- 17.Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium · Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium, 2026
- 18.Phase 1 CRO Facility Phoenix, Arizona · Celerion, 2026Quote: "The Largest Early Phase Clinical Research Site in the US" ... "350+ beds including Intensive Conduct Units" ... "Located in Tempe, minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport".
- 19.Site in Phoenix, Arizona · AMR Clinical, 2026Quote: "1492 S. Mill Ave. Suite 312 Tempe, AZ 85281" ... "Located on campus of Tempe St. Luke's Hospital" ... conducts "Phase I, II, III, and IV trials".
- 20.Clinical sites · Elite Clinical Network, 2026Quote: Arizona entries "Noble Clinical Research, 2055 W Hospital Drive, Suite 175, Tucson, AZ 85704"; "Chandler Clinical Trials, 255 S Dobson Rd, Suite 4, Chandler, AZ 85224"; "Scottsdale Clinical Trials, 8997 E Desert Cove Ave #2, Scottsdale, AZ 85260"; "Sun City Clinical Research, 11851 North 51st Avenue, BLDG G, Glendale, AZ".
- 21.Mayo Clinic completes installation of Epic electronic health record · Healthcare Innovation (HCI Innovation Group), 2018Quote: "On Oct. 6, the Epic system went live on Mayo campuses in Jacksonville, FL, and Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ." and "All Mayo locations are now on a single, integrated electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management (RCM) system." Article dated October 10, 2018.
- 22.Oracle Health Millennium patient R4 FHIR endpoints (millennium_patient_r4_endpoints.json) · Oracle (oracle-samples/ignite-endpoints on GitHub), 2026Quote: Organization entries "BANNER HEALTH" (city "Phoenix", state "AZ") and "Northern Arizona HealthCare" (city "FLAGSTAFF", state "AZ"). Downloaded September 22, 2026. A listing shows a Millennium FHIR endpoint, not every system the organization runs.
- 23.open.epic: FHIR R4 Endpoints · Epic Systems (open.epic), 2026Quote: endpoint entries "name": "HonorHealth"; "name": "TMC HealthCare"; "name": "El Rio Health"; "name": "Yuma Regional Medical Center", each with connection type "hl7-fhir-rest" and status "active". Downloaded September 22, 2026.
- 24.Phoenix Children's Hospital extends its reach of care with Altera Digital Health · Altera Digital Health, 2026Quote: "Phoenix Children's quickly rolled out its hospital's electronic health record (EHR) system, Sunrise, as a turnkey solution". Vendor client story, undated; read September 2026.
- 25.Electronic Health Records · Banner Health Network, 2026Quote: "Banner Health Network has two preferred platforms when it comes to EHRs" ... "eClinicalWorks and Cerner Ambulatory."
- 26.HIE Opt-In / Opt-Out · Contexture, 2026
- 27.A.R.S. 12-2292. Confidentiality of medical records and payment records · Arizona State Legislature, 2026
- 28.A.R.S. 36-3805. Disclosure of individually identifiable health information; transfer; consent · Arizona State Legislature, 2026
- 29.A.R.S. 44-1278. Unlawful practice; powers of attorney general; cumulative remedies · Arizona State Legislature, 2026
- 30.A.R.S. 44-1271. Definitions · Arizona State Legislature, 2026Quote: paragraph 18, "Telephone solicitation" means "Any voice communication from a live operator, announcing device or otherwise that offers merchandise for sale or rent and that is to or from a person located in this state." Read September 22, 2026.
- 31.A.R.S. 44-1282. National do-not-call registry; prohibitions; enforcement; civil penalty; definition · Arizona State Legislature, 2026
- 32.A.R.S. 13-3012. Exemptions · Arizona State Legislature, 2026Quote: paragraph 9 exempts "The interception of any wire, electronic or oral communication by any person, if the interception is effected with the consent of a party to the communication or a person who is present during the communication".
- 33.A.R.S. 18-552. Notification of security system breaches; requirements; enforcement; confidentiality; civil penalty; preemption; exceptions · Arizona State Legislature, 2026
- 34.HB2311 House Bill Summary (House engrossed): artificial intelligence service; disclosures; requirements · Arizona State Legislature, 2026Quote: operators must "clearly disclose that the conversational AI service is AI if a person is to be misled to believe they are speaking with another human." This summary describes the House engrossed version dated March 2, 2026; the vetoed final version may differ.
- 35.Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update · Office of the Arizona Governor, 2026Quote: the update dated June 19, 2026 lists "HB2311 artificial intelligence service; disclosures; requirements" among the bills vetoed, with a link to the veto letter. Rechecked September 22, 2026.
- 36.Chapter 165, House Bill 2175: prior authorization; claims · Arizona State Legislature, 2025Quote: "Before a health care insurer may deny a claim that was submitted by a provider on the basis of medical necessity, the medical director shall individually review the denial." Also: "This act is effective from and after June 30, 2026." Approved by the governor May 12, 2025.
- 37.Bond Health: platform overview, FAQ and pricing · Bond Health, 2026
- 38.Bond Health product information · Bond Health, 2026Capabilities, pricing and compliance status described by Bond Health, September 2026.
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