Clinical Trials in Texas
Texas ranks #3 nationally by clinical-trial count, with 818 trials listed, all currently recruiting.
Among trials with a recorded phase, Phase 2 is the largest group at 156 trials.
The top conditions by trial volume are Ovarian Cancer (17), Colorectal Cancer (16), Breast Cancer (15).
818
Total Trials
818
Recruiting
#3
National Rank
20
Conditions
Trials by Phase
294
Not Applicable
102
Phase 1 / Phase 2
19
Phase 2 / Phase 3
4
Early Phase 1
124
Phase 1
156
Phase 2
89
Phase 3
30
Phase 4
Top Conditions in Texas
| # | Condition | Trials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ovarian Cancer | 17 |
| 2 | Colorectal Cancer | 16 |
| 3 | Breast Cancer | 15 |
| 4 | Advanced Solid Tumor | 15 |
| 5 | Multiple Myeloma | 13 |
| 6 | Bladder Cancer | 12 |
| 7 | Esophageal Cancer | 12 |
| 8 | Generalized Myasthenia Gravis | 12 |
| 9 | Melanoma | 11 |
| 10 | Renal Cell Carcinoma | 11 |
| 11 | Solid Tumor | 10 |
| 12 | Lung Cancer | 10 |
| 13 | Pancreatic Cancer | 10 |
| 14 | Gastric Cancer | 10 |
| 15 | Endometrial Cancer | 10 |
| 16 | Prostate Cancer | 10 |
| 17 | Mesothelioma | 9 |
| 18 | Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma | 9 |
| 19 | Cervical Cancer | 9 |
| 20 | Schizophrenia | 9 |
Top Sponsors in Texas
Cities With Most Trials in Texas
| # | City | Trials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | 428 |
| 2 | Dallas | 238 |
| 3 | San Antonio | 111 |
| 4 | Austin | 86 |
| 5 | Fort Worth | 25 |
| 6 | Tyler | 21 |
| 7 | El Paso | 19 |
| 8 | The Woodlands | 14 |
| 9 | Bellaire | 14 |
| 10 | Plano | 13 |
| 11 | Arlington | 11 |
| 12 | McAllen | 9 |
| 13 | Galveston | 9 |
| 14 | Irving | 8 |
| 15 | Katy | 8 |
Important: This information is for research purposes only. Always talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Texas currently has 818 clinical trials actively recruiting participants, making it #3 nationally by total trial count.
The most-studied conditions in Texas are Ovarian Cancer (17 trials), Colorectal Cancer (16 trials), Breast Cancer (15 trials).
Browse the conditions listed on this page to find trials recruiting in Texas. Each condition page shows trial details, eligibility criteria in plain English, and contact information. Always talk to your doctor about whether a trial is right for you.
Trial counts reflect currently recruiting studies listed on ClinicalTrials.gov with locations in this state.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, 2026.