The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Baylor College of Medicine
AstraZeneca
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Houston?
There are approximately 3,049 recruiting clinical trials in Houston, Texas listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Houston pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Houston 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 Houston?
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 Houston?
The most common conditions under active study in Houston include Breast Cancer (76), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (52), Advanced Solid Tumor (52), Ovarian Cancer (47), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Houston?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Houston 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 Houston?
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.
Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Houston?
Recruiting research sites in Houston include MD Anderson Cancer Center, M D Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
What kinds of studies are recruiting in Houston right now?
The largest active categories in Houston are Cancer & tumors (1,174), Neurology & pain (141), Diabetes & metabolic (105). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center?
How do I contact Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center?
You can reach Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center by phone at (832) 957-6500. For questions about a specific trial, use the study coordinator contact listed on the individual study record — click any trial title above to open it.