Clinical trials · Texas
Trauma clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 34 recruiting trauma studies with a site in Texas — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT05910567Recruiting
Ultrasound test for abdominal injuries in children after blunt trauma
This study looks at how well an abdominal ultrasound test (FAST) works for children who come to the emergency department after a serious blunt injury to the belly or torso. The goal is to help doctors find dangerous internal bleeding or organ injury quickly and safely.
Dallas, TexasAges Up to 17 years - NCT06210711Recruiting
Prolonged exposure therapy for trauma injury patients
This study tests if prolonged exposure therapy can help people who were injured in a trauma and admitted to a Level I trauma center. It aims to reduce the psychological impact of the traumatic event, such as PTSD symptoms.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06903819RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain and mental health after orthopedic injury
This trial tests if ketamine can reduce pain, opioid use, and improve mental health in adults recovering from serious orthopedic injuries. It may help those with high injury severity scores.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07351305Recruiting
PTSD treatment for veterans and service members with a brain injury
This study tests a non-trauma therapy for PTSD in veterans and service members who also have a mild or moderate brain injury. It aims to help with PTSD symptoms without focusing on the traumatic event itself.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07490145Recruiting
Trauma care study at Methodist Dallas
This trial is looking at how trauma activations (emergency responses for serious injuries) work at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. It includes patients listed in the hospital's trauma registry from late 2023 to late 2025.
Dallas, TexasAges Any age - NCT05794165Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Antithrombin to prevent blood clots after serious trauma
This Phase 2 trial studies whether giving antithrombin can better prevent harmful blood clots (venous thromboembolism) after serious injuries. The goal is to reduce clot risk while you’re in the trauma ICU or step-down unit.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06503406Recruiting
Testing a new dressing for deep wounds to speed healing
This trial tests a special wound dressing (SupraSDRM®) to help deep, full-thickness wounds heal faster and reduce the time needed before a skin graft can be placed. It may be an option for people with a large, deep wound from an injury, surgery, or burn that isn't ready for a graft yet.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06262178Recruiting
Parenting support for mothers in military families
This study tests a parenting program designed to help mothers in military families cope with past trauma and improve their relationship with their child. The program aims to reduce PTSD and depression symptoms while increasing parenting confidence.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05958342RecruitingPhase 2
Calcium and vasopressin for bleeding shock after major injury
This trial tests whether giving calcium and vasopressin early can improve outcomes in people with major injury who are at risk for life-threatening bleeding shock. It mainly includes patients who need rapid blood transfusion and likely major surgery to stop bleeding.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–90 - NCT04678154RecruitingPhase 3
Antibiotic trial for severe open fractures of the leg or foot
This trial tests a new way of giving antibiotics to people with severe open fractures in the leg, ankle, or foot. The goal is to see if it helps prevent infections after surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05972265Recruiting
Exercise for memory and thinking after childhood trauma
This study tests if exercise can help improve memory, attention, and thinking in adults aged 40–60 who experienced child abuse or neglect and have concerns about their cognitive function. You'll need to be a native English speaker, generally healthy, and not currently very active.
Austin, TexasAges 40–60 - NCT05856370Recruiting
Study for follow-up of Medtronic spine or skull devices
This study checks how well certain Medtronic devices for the skull or spine are working in real-world care. If you’re getting one of these devices, you may be asked to do scheduled follow-up visits and assessments to confirm safety and performance.
Frisco, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06609330Recruiting
Anger and aggression help after military betrayal
This study offers a program to help people who feel angry and have acted aggressively after a betrayal during military service. It aims to reduce anger and aggression so you can feel better and improve your relationships.
Fort Cavazos, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07490171Recruiting
Study of traumatic cardiac arrest
This study looks at how to best treat adults who go into cardiac arrest because of a serious injury, like from a car crash or fall. The goal is to find ways to improve survival and recovery.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07490197Recruiting
Study of acute subdural hematoma after head injury
This study looks at people with a type of brain bleed called an acute subdural hematoma that happens within 3 days of a head injury. It aims to learn more about how to best treat and care for these patients.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04789044RecruitingPhase 2
PEG treatment to improve nerve repair after upper-arm injury
This Phase 2 study tests a PEG-based approach meant to help damaged peripheral nerves heal and regain movement and feeling after an upper-arm/hand nerve injury. You may be screened quickly after injury to see if the nerve pattern and your health situation fit the study plan.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05423444Recruiting
Therapy for PTSD in teens using brain connectivity imaging
This study looks at how well PTSD-focused therapy changes brain “connectivity” patterns in adolescents. It may help your care team understand which teens benefit most from therapy.
San Antonio, TexasAges 12–17 - NCT05427708Recruiting
Breathing training to reduce anxiety symptoms
This study tests whether specific respiratory (breathing) training can reduce anxiety symptoms and fear responses. It may help people who have several kinds of anxiety or trauma-related anxiety, especially if they are not on anxiety medicines or only stable on them.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05638581RecruitingPhase 3
Compare low-titer type O whole blood for trauma bleeding
This study tests whether giving low-titer type O whole blood (or related blood products) works better for treating serious bleeding after a traumatic injury. It’s for adults who start blood transfusions right away under a massive bleeding plan.
Houston, TexasAges 15 years+ - NCT05699174RecruitingPhase 3
Compare two antibiotic routes for infected broken bones after surgery
This Phase 3 trial tests whether giving antibiotics by mouth (PO) works as well as giving antibiotics through a vein (IV) for an infected fracture that has not healed after prior surgery. It may help you understand which approach is safer and more effective for getting the bone to heal.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05889650Recruiting
External drainage for severe TBI brain swelling
This study tests whether placing an external drainage tube in the lower back can reduce dangerous pressure in the brain after a severe traumatic brain injury. If you meet safety and brain-scan criteria, it may help the research team understand whether this approach is safe early after injury.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06070350RecruitingPhase 3
Massive transfusion for life-threatening bleeding in children
This study tests whether adding the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) to a massive blood transfusion helps control life-threatening bleeding in children who are severely injured. It compares two groups: one gets TXA and the other gets a placebo (a dummy drug with no active ingredient).
Dallas, TexasAges Up to 17 years - NCT06337292RecruitingPhase 3
Wound vacuum therapy for high-risk leg fractures
This trial tests if a special wound vacuum (negative pressure therapy) applied after surgery can lower the risk of infections and other complications in people with severe leg fractures. If you have a high-risk tibia or ankle fracture, this treatment may help you heal better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06340633RecruitingPhase 2
Testing SPI-1005 with cochlear implant surgery
This trial tests an oral medication, SPI-1005, given to adults receiving a cochlear implant to see if it improves hearing outcomes. It may help people with moderate to profound hearing loss who are scheduled for implant surgery.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+
Trauma trials by city in Texas
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting trauma studies listed above.
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · 5 studies
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · 4 studies
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · 4 studies
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center · 3 studies
- Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center · 2 studies
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · 2 studies
- University of Texas at Austin · 2 studies
- American Neurospine Institute
What taking part in a trauma 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.
Trauma trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there trauma clinical trials in Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 34 recruiting trauma 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 trauma 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 trauma 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 trauma 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.