Clinical trials · Texas
Preterm Birth clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 6 recruiting preterm birth studies with a site in Texas — including Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT06334107Recruiting
Exercise and genes in adults born preterm
This study looks at how being born early may affect your body's ability to improve fitness with exercise. Researchers will test your genes and your response to a moderate exercise program to understand why some people improve more than others.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–35 - NCT06396078RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotics for Early Water Breaking Before Delivery
This study tests whether giving antibiotics to pregnant people with early water breaking (PPROM) before delivery improves outcomes. It aims to prevent infections and protect both parent and baby while waiting for delivery.
Galveston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07758114Recruiting
Prenatal education on environmental exposures
This study provides education about everyday environmental exposures during pregnancy. It aims to help women make safer choices for their health and their baby's health.
Galveston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05012072Recruiting
Lifestyle coaching to lower pregnancy stress and risk
This study tests a lifestyle coaching program to help reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing during pregnancy. It may help lower risks for the baby by supporting healthier daily routines and mental health.
Webster, TexasAges 18–45 - NCT04856501Recruiting
Parenting support for preterm toddlers’ brain and self-control
This study tests whether a responsive parenting program helps toddlers born early think, learn, and manage behavior more easily. It also checks whether families can complete toddler brain and behavior assessments (including brain scans).
Houston, TexasAges 1.3 years–2.5 years - NCT05264779Recruiting
Decision help tool for very early delivery planning
This study tests a decision-support tool (a structured way to guide conversations) for parents facing a high risk of delivering very early (about 22–26 weeks). It may help you and your baby’s care team make clearer, more aligned choices about neonatal (newborn) treatment.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting preterm birth studies listed above.
- University of Texas Medical Branch · 2 studies
- St Vincent's Hope Clinics
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- University of Texas at Austin
- Women's Specialist of PLLC
What taking part in a preterm birth 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.
Preterm Birth trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there preterm birth clinical trials in Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 6 recruiting preterm birth 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 preterm birth 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 preterm birth 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 preterm birth 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.