Clinical trials · Texas
Sickle Cell Disease clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 20 recruiting sickle cell disease studies with a site in Texas — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT06439082RecruitingPhase 3
Crizanlizumab for sickle cell pain crises
This trial tests whether crizanlizumab can reduce painful sickle cell crises (called vaso-occlusive crises or VOCs) in people with sickle cell disease who have frequent crises. It may be an option for those who still have crises despite current treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 12–100 - NCT06609226RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety study of etavopivat for sickle cell disease or thalassaemia
This study looks at the long-term safety and benefits of taking etavopivat for people with sickle cell disease or thalassaemia who have already been helped by it in a previous trial. It aims to see if staying on the treatment continues to be safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 2 years+ - NCT06612268RecruitingPhase 3
Testing etavopivat for sickle cell disease
This study tests an experimental pill called etavopivat for people with sickle cell disease who have had some pain crises in the past year. The goal is to see if it reduces these crisis episodes.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT06546670RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ITU512 for sickle cell disease
This trial tests a new medicine called ITU512 in two groups: healthy volunteers and people with sickle cell disease. In the second part, researchers want to see if ITU512 can help manage sickle cell disease.
Houston, TexasAges 12–55 - NCT04657822RecruitingPhase 4
Crizanlizumab rollover study for people with sickle cell disease
This study lets people with sickle cell disease who already finished a Novartis crizanlizumab trial continue treatment under a rollover plan. It’s designed for participants who benefited from crizanlizumab and completed the earlier study schedule without major ongoing side effects.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 6 months–100 years - NCT06071377Recruiting
Learning About Health in People With Sickle Cell Trait
This study is for adults who have or might have sickle cell trait (carrying the sickle cell gene but not the disease). It aims to understand the health effects of sickle cell trait over time by following participants and collecting health information.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06260891RecruitingPhase 2
Zinc study for sickle cell disease and bone health
This study tests if taking zinc supplements can improve bone health in people with sickle cell disease. It's for those with certain types of sickle cell disease (SS or S-Beta zero thalassemia) who are not on chronic transfusions or zinc supplements.
Houston, TexasAges 15–40 - NCT06385886Recruiting
Study to improve sickle cell care for adults not seeing a specialist
This study helps connect adults with sickle cell disease who haven't seen a specialist in over a year back into care. It tests a program designed to make it easier to get regular medical support and improve your health.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06941389Recruiting
Comparing stem cell transplant vs standard therapy for sickle cell disease
This study compares two treatment approaches for children with sickle cell anemia: a stem cell transplant from a matched family donor versus continuing regular disease-modifying medicines. It aims to see which treatment works better over time.
Houston, TexasAges 3–20 - NCT06975865RecruitingPhase 3
Rilzabrutinib for sickle-cell disease pain episodes
This study tests an oral medicine called rilzabrutinib to see if it can reduce painful episodes in people with sickle-cell disease. It may be an option if you have regular pain crises and are looking for a new treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 10–65 - NCT07064174Recruiting
Sickle cell kidney research study
This study collects kidney tissue samples from people with sickle cell disease and healthy volunteers to better understand how sickle cell affects the kidneys. If you have sickle cell disease or a related blood disorder, you may help researchers find new ways to protect kidney function.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07247188RecruitingPhase 3
Pneumococcal vaccine study for children with sickle cell disease
This trial tests a single dose of a new pneumococcal vaccine (21-valent) in children and teens with sickle cell disease. It aims to see if the vaccine can help protect against serious infections caused by pneumococcus bacteria, which are especially dangerous for people with SCD.
Houston, TexasAges 2–17 - NCT06363760Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up after EDIT-301 gene therapy
This long-term follow-up study monitors people with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia who have already received the gene-editing therapy EDIT-301. It helps researchers understand how safe and effective the treatment is over time.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 12–50 - NCT04628585Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up for people with sickle cell treated with gene therapy
This study is a long-term follow-up for people who already received gene therapy for sickle cell disease in a specific sponsor’s clinical trial. It helps researchers watch for long-term safety and outcomes over time.
Houston, TexasAges 2–53 - NCT04208529Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term follow-up after receiving CTX001 infusion
This study follows people for a long time after they received CTX001 in an earlier (parent) study. It helps researchers learn about long-term safety and outcomes of the treatment.
San Antonio, TexasAges 2 years+ - NCT04398628Recruiting
Study of non-cancer blood disorders in people with bleeding or clotting
This study follows people with inherited or acquired non-cancer blood disorders to better understand symptoms, causes, and how different treatments work over time. You may be placed into a disorder-specific group, depending on your diagnosis and testing results.
Austin, TexasAges Any age - NCT05431088RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of osivelotor for sickle cell disease
This study tests an investigational medicine called osivelotor for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). The goal is to see if it can reduce pain crises and improve overall health. It is for adults and adolescents aged 12 and older.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT07401823Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term follow-up study for sickle cell disease treatment
This study is a follow-up for people with sickle cell disease who already saw a benefit in fetal hemoglobin from the earlier Pioneer study. It tests the long-term safety and effects of the study drug pociredir (also called FTX-6058) while allowing most standard sickle cell treatments except hydroxyurea.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02280733Recruiting
Chronic wound registry for real-world care documentation
This study is a real-world registry that collects information about chronic wounds and ulcers as they’re treated in everyday settings. It may help improve how care is tracked and supported, even if you don’t get a new medicine from the study.
The Woodlands, TexasAges Any age - NCT04047628RecruitingPhase 3
MS patients with active relapsing disease comparing two treatment plans
This Phase 3 study compares the best standard MS treatment (chosen by your doctors) versus an approach called autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (AHSCT) for people with highly active, treatment-resistant relapsing multiple sclerosis. It aims to see which option controls MS disease activity better and keeps you safer over time.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–55
Sickle Cell Disease trials by city in Texas
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting sickle cell disease studies listed above.
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · 6 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 5 studies
- Cook Children's Medical Center · 2 studies
- Texas Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- University of Texas - Houston · 2 studies
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · 2 studies
- Baylor University Medical Center
- Dell Children's Medical Center
What taking part in a sickle cell disease 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.
Sickle Cell Disease trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there sickle cell disease clinical trials in Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 20 recruiting sickle cell disease 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 sickle cell disease 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 sickle cell disease 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 sickle cell disease 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.