Paid Clinical Trials in Texas
Texas has 5,485 paid clinical trials enrolling now across cities including Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Search by condition, age, or phase to find compensated research studies accepting participants near you.
Research sites in Texas include MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine and UT Southwestern, running studies across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and more. The most actively recruiting conditions are Breast Cancer, Advanced Solid Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Colorectal Cancer — browse the full list or use the filters to match your diagnosis. Both patients and healthy volunteers may qualify. Most studies offer compensation for time and travel.
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About research studies in Texas
Texas has approximately 5,485 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Texas hosts major cancer and cardiovascular research centers including MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and the Texas Medical Center — the largest medical complex in the world.
Common conditions studied in Texas
- Breast Cancer (118 active studies). Breast cancer trials evaluate new hormone therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy combinations aimed at improving survival and reducing recurrence.
- Advanced Solid Tumor (95 active studies). Recruiting Advanced Solid Tumor studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Ovarian Cancer (71 active studies). Ovarian cancer research examines PARP inhibitors, maintenance therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates for recurrent and platinum-resistant disease.
- Colorectal Cancer (70 active studies). Colorectal cancer trials explore novel chemotherapy combinations, targeted agents, and immunotherapy for microsatellite-instability-high tumors.
- Cancer (69 active studies). Recruiting Cancer studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Prostate Cancer (66 active studies). Prostate cancer studies test next-generation hormone therapies, PARP inhibitors, and radioligand treatments for both localized and advanced disease.
Leading research sponsors in Texas
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Baylor College of Medicine
- AstraZeneca
Local regulations and guidelines
Clinical trials in Texas are governed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) standards, and federal HIPAA privacy rules. Every study is reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to protect participant safety and ensure informed consent. Trials run in Texas must also comply with the Texas Medical Privacy Act (TMPA), which extends federal HIPAA protections to a broader range of entities handling participant data.
Compensation & what to expect
- How payment typically works
- Compensation is most often provided through reloadable electronic study cards or direct deposit, paid out per completed visit rather than as a lump sum. Amounts vary by the time required, the number of visits, and the study's complexity — overnight stays and inpatient pharmacology studies generally pay more than short outpatient surveys. The exact amount is disclosed in writing during informed consent before any visit.
- Healthy volunteers
- Healthy participants aged 18 and older can earn compensation by joining vaccine, pharmacology, and biomarker studies in Texas. These trials check how a new drug or vaccine behaves in healthy bodies before later-phase testing. Many sites maintain a healthy-volunteer registry so you hear about new opportunities first.
- What's included beyond payment
- Most trials cover study-related medical care at no cost — physical exams, lab work, imaging, the investigational treatment itself, and follow-up visits with the research team. Insurance is not required to participate. Free check-ups and access to specialists are common reasons participants return for additional studies.
- Travel and time
- Many sponsors reimburse travel, parking, mileage, and lost wages for visit days. Long-running studies and trials that require frequent visits often raise stipends accordingly. Ask the study coordinator for the visit schedule and reimbursement policy before you commit.
- Asking about compensation
- Compensation is set per protocol and per site, so figures are not published in trial registries. The fastest way to confirm payment for a specific study is to contact the recruiting site listed on the study record. Coordinators are accustomed to this question and will quote the per-visit and total amounts up front.
How to find a clinical trial in Texas
Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Texas from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshes the list daily. Use the filters above to narrow by condition, facility, age, phase, or healthy-volunteer eligibility, then click any study title to view full details — eligibility criteria, intervention, location, and sponsor contact information. To enroll, reach out to the central study contact listed on the study detail page; the research coordinator will walk you through the screening process.
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Texas?
There are approximately 5,485 recruiting clinical trials in Texas listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Texas pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Texas compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Who can participate in a clinical trial in Texas?
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
What conditions are most commonly studied in Texas?
The most common conditions under active study in Texas include Breast Cancer (118), Advanced Solid Tumor (95), Ovarian Cancer (71), Colorectal Cancer (70), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Texas?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Texas on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Texas?
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.