Clinical trials · Texas
Communication clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 11 recruiting communication studies with a site in Texas, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT07089953Recruiting
Does the doctor's computer use affect your visit?
This study looks at whether a small change in how doctors use electronic health records can improve how compassionate and professional they seem during your clinic visit. If you join, you would fill out a short survey after your appointment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06275568Recruiting
Healthy food support for high-risk pregnant women
This trial tests a program that helps pregnant women at high risk get healthy food. It uses a special card from a partner (About Fresh) to make it easier to eat well during pregnancy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07009886Recruiting
Decision aid for advanced cancer patients considering more treatment
This study is testing a tool called TA-DA to help patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers make decisions about further treatment after at least two prior therapies. It aims to improve shared decision-making.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07613853Recruiting
Sharing heart disease risk information with patients
This study tests whether giving patients information about their heart disease risk through simple digital links helps them understand and act on their health. You're invited if you attended a recent Dallas Heart Study visit.
Dallas, TexasAges 35 years+ - NCT05591066Recruiting
Family I-PASS listening survey to improve care teamwork
This study gathers feedback from patients and families, as well as hospital staff, to improve communication and teamwork in pediatric inpatient units. It focuses on helping care work for diverse languages and family needs.
Amarillo, TexasAges Any age - NCT05741853Recruiting
Speech therapy study for bilingual people with primary progressive aphasia
This study looks at how well speech-language therapy works in bilingual people with primary progressive aphasia, a condition that gradually affects language. It also tests whether different language skills (Spanish/Catalan or Spanish/English) affect response to treatment.
Austin, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT06722846Recruiting
Helping patients with advanced cancer plan care
This study looks at ways to help people with advanced cancer or aggressive lymphoma make better treatment decisions with their doctors. If you qualify, you'll be asked to read a short story about a patient in a similar situation and answer questions about your thoughts on care options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07219680Recruiting
Communication quality of life in primary progressive aphasia
This trial tests a therapy to improve communication for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly affects language. You and a care partner will attend video sessions to work on communication goals together.
Austin, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT07224256Recruiting
Brain implant trial to help with communication after injury or disease
This trial tests a brain-computer interface (BCI) that is implanted by a robot. It is designed to help people who have lost the ability to speak clearly or use their hands well, due to conditions like ALS, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
Dallas, TexasAges 22–75 - NCT06649084Enrolling by invitation
Language treatment study for primary progressive aphasia
This study tests a multi-component language treatment for people with primary progressive aphasia (a type of dementia that first affects language). It aims to help improve communication skills with support from a study partner.
Austin, TexasAges Any age - NCT04571749Enrolling by invitation
Improving shift handovers between surgery and intensive care
This study looks at how to improve the “handoff” process when surgical patients move from the operating room to the ICU. The goal is to make these transitions more reliable and work well at different hospital scales.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting communication studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 3 studies
- University of Texas at Austin · 3 studies
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · 3 studies
- Northwest Texas Healthcare System
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
What taking part in a communication 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.
Communication trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there communication clinical trials in Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 11 recruiting communication studies with a site in Texas, 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 communication study in Texas?
- 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 Texas to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Texas, 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 communication 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 communication studies open in Texas 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.