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Clinical trials and research at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 160 clinical trials run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in United States (160), Australia (1), Canada (1)). By phase: Phase 2 (20), Phase 1/2 (8), Phase 4 (7), Phase 1 (7). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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All recruiting trials (newest 150 of 160)
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Tirzepatide for methamphetamine use disorder (phase 2)
This phase 2 trial tests whether weekly tirzepatide injections can help adults with moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder reduce use and improve outcomes compared with placebo.
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Do beverage cues drive craving in adults with AUD
In adults with alcohol use disorder, this study tests whether different non-alcoholic beverage cues can trigger cravings differently when people see and smell them without drinking.
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How foot braces might help people with ataxia walk better
This study tests whether wearing foot orthoses at home can improve gait and balance for adults with cerebellar ataxia.
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Personalized Ultrafractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy with Perioperative FLOT for GEJ and Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests adding a personalized, ultra-fractionated radiotherapy boost (PULSAR) to standard perioperative FLOT chemotherapy for patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer to see if it can be used safely.
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Hemophilia A: comparing long-acting FVIII replacement vs non-FVIII therapy in kids
This study tests whether children with moderate to severe Hemophilia A on long-acting FVIII or non-FVIII therapies form clots differently and develop small joint bleeds or early joint changes.
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Adaptive dosing of immune therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma
This trial tests whether changing the dosing schedule of nivolumab plus ipilimumab can help people with hepatocellular carcinoma who have Child-Pugh B liver disease.
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High-dose bilateral tDCS for older adults with late-life depression
This study tests whether high-dose, bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation can help people aged 60 or older with late-life depression who are on stable antidepressants.
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FOCUS Bipolar: Families Opening Conversations for Understanding Signs
This project tests a family-centered screening approach to help identify early signs of bipolar disorder in youth who have a parent with bipolar disorder.
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Return of Cardiovascular Information: How Details Help or Hinder Change
This study tests whether presenting personal heart risk information in a detailed vs. a simpler format helps people in Dallas change their health habits.
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Vagus nerve gene therapy (scAAV9/JeT-GAN) for giant axonal neuropathy
This Phase 1 test delivers a gene therapy (scAAV9/JeT-GAN) directly into the vagus nerve to see if it can help people with confirmed giant axonal neuropathy who previously received intrathecal AAV/GAN.
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Using an automated CSF drainage device to help people with suspected iNPH
This study tests whether the Intellidrop automated CSF drainage system can safely manage small fluid removals in older adults with suspected iNPH who are being evaluated for shunt therapy.
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PrEP Linkage With Immediate Medications in the Emergency Department
This study tests starting PrEP right in the Parkland Memorial Hospital ED and linking patients to ongoing PrEP care to see if it increases PrEP uptake in Dallas.
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THIO and Cadonilimab for Resectable Liver Cancer
This early-phase trial tests whether cadonilimab alone, ateganosine alone, or both together can safely help patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Parent–Adolescent Relationships, Heart Rate Variability, and Emotional Regulation in Teens with Depression
This study looks at whether teen sleep heart rate variability relates to emotional regulation and the quality of parent–teen relationships in adolescents with depression, using a Fitbit at night for a week.
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How reducing tremor affects stigma in people with essential tremor
This study will see if lowering hand tremor with focused ultrasound thalamotomy reduces stigma-related distress and social problems in adults with essential tremor.
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Video-guided vs direct laryngoscopy for less invasive surfactant delivery in extremely preterm infants
This trial tests whether using video laryngoscopy helps give surfactant on the first try more often than direct laryngoscopy in extremely preterm babies needing surfactant.
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How Acetadote might affect metabolism in newly diagnosed glioblastoma
This early-phase trial tests whether Acetadote can change brain tumor metabolism in adults with a new glioblastoma diagnosis.
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Text reminders to help parents keep teens safe after a suicide-related ED visit
This study tests whether sending parents text messages can help them reduce their teen’s access to lethal means and increase safety practices after a suicide-related emergency visit.
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Phosphate assessment in people with chronic kidney disease
This study will test how increasing dietary phosphate over three weeks affects blood and urine markers in adults with and without stage 3–4 chronic kidney disease.
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Adrenalectomy versus semaglutide for metabolic health in mild autonomous cortisol secretion
We are testing whether removing the adrenal gland or treating with semaglutide better improves insulin resistance and other metabolic measures in adults with mild autonomous cortisol secretion, and comparing semaglutide effects to matched adults without adrenal tumors.
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Ventilation Feedback in EMS Resuscitation (ventilation during CPR)
This trial tests whether real-time visual feedback helps EMS rescuers deliver the right amount of air during CPR in simulated OHCA.
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Pediatric Epilepsy Brain Mapping and Memory Study
This study tests how the pediatric brain supports memory and decision-making using intracranial electrodes in kids with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Outcomes for children with obesity in the Get Up & Go healthy lifestyle program
This project will try whether the Get Up & Go family healthy lifestyle program helps children ages 6–14 with BMI at or above the 85th percentile improve health and activity measures compared with a waitlisted group.
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PSA-response–based androgen deprivation and nodal coverage for early salvage radiotherapy (RANGER)
This trial tests whether using early PSA response to decide who gets extra pelvic radiotherapy and a short course of hormone therapy can treat men with rising PSA after prostatectomy while sparing others from unnecessary treatment.
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Unlocking PrEP: Peer health coaches to expand PrEP access during re-entry
This project will try adding peer health coaches at a Dallas re-entry program to increase PrEP awareness and uptake among people with a history of justice involvement.
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Deucravacitinib added to current PsA treatment for difficult-to-control disease
This study tests whether adding deucravacitinib to a patient’s existing Psoriatic Arthritis treatment can improve symptoms and quality of life for adults with hard-to-control disease.
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Tailored exercise training for adults with HFpEF
This program will test remote, personalized exercise and lifestyle plans to see if they help adults with HFpEF or at risk of it improve how much they can exercise and their muscle health.
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Venous Compression for Fontan Patients
This study tests whether wearing lower-extremity compression garments can increase exercise stroke volume in people with Fontan circulation.
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TTR stabilizers and blood transthyretin amyloid aggregates in ATTR-CM patients
This research will test whether TTR-stabilizing drugs like tafamidis or acoramidis lower blood levels of transthyretin amyloid aggregates over time in people with ATTR-CM.
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Maximizing laser therapy success for Port-Wine Birthmarks in kids
This study tests different laser treatment sequences to see which approach clears Port-Wine Stains in children with fewer sessions and less need for anesthesia.
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Teen Recovery: Inspiration, Support, and Empowerment program
This pilot will test whether an online peer-led recovery and support program helps 15–18-year-olds recently discharged from psychiatric care reduce suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and re-hospitalization.
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Personalized PULSAR radiotherapy for advanced small cell lung cancer and brain metastases
This trial will try personalized PULSAR radiotherapy schedules to see if they are safe and helpful for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who need thoracic radiation and for adults with 1–5 brain metastases.
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DynamiCare-based program to support re-entry for stimulant users at risk for HIV
This study tests whether adding the DynamiCare mobile app plus patient navigation helps people released from justice settings who use stimulants to start HIV care (ART/PrEP) and reduce stimulant use.
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Non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring with a skull-mounted sensor
Researchers will try a small skull-mounted sensor to see if it records intracranial pressure waveforms like invasive monitors in adults who are having craniotomy, lumbar puncture, or shunt adjustment procedures.
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Sickle Cell Kidney Sample Bank
This project will collect blood and urine from adults with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait to see if linked samples and medical records can help researchers learn how kidney disease starts and progresses.
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Recovery Through Inspiration, Support, and Empowerment for Young Adults
This pilot will try peer-led one-on-one and small-group recovery support for 18–27-year-olds recently discharged from acute psychiatric care to help reduce suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and rehospitalizations.
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How a large simulated burn affects cooling down after exercise in hot conditions
This project will test whether covering 60% of the body to simulate a burn makes healthy adults take longer to cool down after exercising in the heat.
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Using CYTALUX (pafolacianine) with a near-infrared camera to help find cancer during surgery
This trial will test whether a single injection of CYTALUX (pafolacianine) helps surgeons see gastrointestinal, foregut, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, esophageal, and gynecologic cancers during surgery using a special near-infrared camera.
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Single polypill combining aspirin, a P2Y12 inhibitor, and a statin after acute coronary syndrome
This trial tests whether giving adults who had an acute coronary syndrome a single combined pill with aspirin, a P2Y12 inhibitor, and a high-intensity statin helps them stick to their medicines and lowers complications after discharge.
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Triple HIV/HBV/HCV screening alert in primary care
Doctors in primary care will test a new EMR alert that suggests screening for HIV, HBV, and HCV when ordering blood tests for adults.
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SalSA vs LISA: Surfactant Delivery in Preterm Infants
This study tests whether giving surfactant through SALSA (a supraglottic airway) is safer and more effective than the LISA thin-catheter method in babies born at 29-36 weeks who need help breathing.
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How heat and humidity affect core temperature during work-rest cycles in burn survivors
This project will test whether heat and humidity change core body temperature during repeated 30-minute exercise and rest cycles in adults who had major burns (≥20% body surface) and in non-burned controls.
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Cooling methods to lower heat stress in heart failure
This trial will test whether increasing skin wetness or wearing a water-saturated T-shirt can slow the rise in core temperature and reduce heart stress during heat-wave conditions in people with congestive heart failure.
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D-mannose to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in post-menopausal women.
This trial will test whether taking 2 g of D-mannose daily prevents recurrent urinary tract infections in post‑menopausal women.
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Leg heating for pregnant women with overweight or obesity
This trial will try repeated leg heating to improve blood vessel function and lower the risk of high blood pressure in pregnant women with overweight or obesity.
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9-week dietitian-led program for adults with spinal cord injury to reduce body fat and insulin resistance
This program will try a 9-week dietitian-led version of the Diabetes Prevention Program to see if it lowers body fat and insulin resistance in adults with chronic spinal cord injury.
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Evaluating a PrEP implementation strategy for incarcerated individuals
This study is testing a new way to help people in jail get access to PrEP and learn about HIV prevention to see if it can improve their health outcomes.
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Daily nitrofurantoin versus bladder electrofulguration plus daily nitrofurantoin for women with recurrent UTIs
This trial will test whether adding bladder electrofulguration to six months of daily nitrofurantoin helps women with recurrent cystitis have fewer infections than six months of nitrofurantoin alone.
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Combining advanced MRI and PET imaging for heart disease prognosis
This study is testing a new way of using advanced MRI and PET scans together to see if it can give better information about heart health for people with heart disease and those who are healthy.
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Investigating the effects of stellate ganglion block on retinal blood flow
This study is testing if a special nerve block used for pain relief can improve blood flow in the eyes of patients with severe brain injuries.
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Combining Ligufalimab and Cadonilimab for Advanced Liver Cancers
This study is testing if combining two treatments, Ligufalimab and Cadonilimab, can help people with advanced liver cancers that haven't improved with other therapies.
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Treatment for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma using IOMAB-ACT and CAR-T cell therapy
This study is testing a new treatment combining a special radioactive drug and CAR-T cell therapy to see if it helps people with relapsed or hard-to-treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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mTOR medicines for healthier aging in older adults
This trial will test two mTOR drugs, sirolimus and everolimus, in people 65 and older to measure drug levels and see if they improve biomarkers of aging.
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Personalized PULSAR MRI-guided radiation for central lung tumors
This will test whether personalized, MRI-guided PULSAR radiation given as five widely spaced high-precision doses can safely treat small central primary or metastatic lung tumors.
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Deep brain stimulation for severe, treatment-resistant OCD
This trial will try deep brain stimulation of the anteromedial subthalamic nucleus to see if it reduces symptoms in adults with severe, treatment-resistant OCD.
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Heart transplants from HIV-positive donors for HIV-positive recipients
This study is testing if heart transplants from both HIV-positive and HIV-negative donors are safe and effective for people living with HIV.
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Effects of female hormones on spinal cord function
This study is testing how changes in female hormones affect the spinal cord's ability to adapt and function in healthy young women and comparing it with men.
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Testing ION283 for Lafora Disease
This study is testing a new treatment called ION283 to see if it is safe and effective for young people with Lafora Disease.
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Combining radiotherapy with checkpoint inhibition for metastatic kidney cancer
This study is testing if combining a new type of radiotherapy with an injectable treatment can help patients with advanced kidney cancer whose disease has continued to progress after previous therapies.
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Heart failure prevention for patients with type 2 diabetes
This study tests a new way to help people with type 2 diabetes avoid heart failure by using risk scores and alerts for their doctors to provide better care.
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EchoGo-guided alerts to identify and prevent heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes
This project will test if giving doctors EchoGo algorithm results and EHR alerts leads to more guideline-recommended heart-failure prevention treatment for people with type 2 diabetes who show signs of HFpEF on a recent echocardiogram.
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Effects of beta blockers on body temperature in older adults during heat exposure
This study is testing how two common heart medications, propranolol and metoprolol, affect body temperature in older adults when they are exposed to extreme heat.
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Using electrical stimulation to help stroke patients with leg movement
This study tests if using electrical stimulation can help stroke patients improve their leg movement and mobility.
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Understanding action regulation in Parkinson's disease
This study is trying to understand how people with Parkinson's disease can better control their movements when they are taking their medication.
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Understanding brain function and cognitive outcomes after traumatic brain injury
This study is trying to see how blood flow and brain health after a serious head injury affect thinking and memory recovery one year later for those who have had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury.
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Comparing two types of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
This study is testing whether a new type of radiation therapy that focuses on specific cancerous areas can help people with head and neck cancer while causing fewer side effects than the standard treatment.
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Noninvasive ear-surface nerve stimulation for adults with traumatic brain injury in the ICU
This pilot tests whether brief, noninvasive ear-surface nerve stimulation is safe and changes inflammation markers in adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury in the ICU.
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Preoperative treatment for early-stage ER+ breast cancer using advanced imaging techniques
This study is testing if a new way of using radiation therapy with advanced imaging can help people with early-stage ER+ breast cancer and see if it might replace the need for a certain type of surgery.
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Accelerated rTMS treatment for stimulant use disorder and depression
This study is testing if a fast treatment using brain stimulation can help people with stimulant use disorder and depression feel better.
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Identifying metabolic features linked to melanoma spread
This study is trying to see if the metabolic features of melanoma tumors can help predict how the cancer spreads and affects survival in patients undergoing surgery.
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Evaluating the effects of ravulizumab in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
This study is testing if the medication ravulizumab can help people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder feel better and improve their MRI results.
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Combining enfortumab vedotin with radiation for bladder cancer treatment
This study is testing if combining a new drug called enfortumab vedotin with radiation can help patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer who can’t take standard chemotherapy before their surgery.
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Evaluating imaging performance of a new PET-CT system for prostate cancer
This study is testing a new PET-CT imaging system to see if it works better than traditional scanners for men with prostate cancer.
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Home-based cardiac rehabilitation for people with heart failure
This 12-week mobile app cardiac rehab program tests whether home-based rehab can improve outcomes for people with heart failure (EF ≥35%) who cannot attend center-based programs.
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Deep phenotyping of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
This study is trying to better understand Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) by looking at different tests and samples from patients to improve diagnosis and treatment options.
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Cerebellar brain stimulation for women with anorexia nervosa
This study is testing whether a type of brain stimulation can improve social skills and thinking flexibility in young women with anorexia nervosa.
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Combining Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib for Cervical Cancer Treatment
This study is testing if a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, can help slow down tumor growth in people with advanced cervical cancer.
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Deep Brain Stimulation for treating severe schizophrenia
This study is testing whether a new brain stimulation technique can help people with severe schizophrenia who haven't found relief from other treatments.
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Improving postpartum care access through telemedicine
This study is testing two different ways to provide postpartum care—one with in-person education and virtual support, and the other through telehealth—to see which helps new mothers from underserved communities stay healthier after childbirth.
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Escitalopram for adults with asthma and frequent exacerbations
This trial will test whether the antidepressant escitalopram can reduce asthma flare-ups in adults with moderate-to-severe asthma who continue to have frequent exacerbations despite inhaled steroid and long-acting bronchodilator therapy.
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Comparing ultrasound and MRI for liver cancer detection
This study is trying to see if a special ultrasound or a quicker MRI is better at finding early liver cancer in people with uncertain liver nodules.
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Using intra-nasal ketorolac to relieve pain from ureteral stents after ureteroscopy
This study is testing whether a nasal spray of ketorolac can help relieve pain better than oral diclofenac for patients with ureteral stents after surgery.
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Polypill to prevent heart failure in patients with diabetes
This study tests if a combination pill can help people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart failure by improving their heart health and making it easier to stick to their medication.
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Using low dose colchicine to improve exercise capacity in heart failure patients with inflammation
This study is testing if a low dose of colchicine can help people with heart failure feel better and exercise more easily.
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Non-invasive pain management after lumbar fusion surgery
This study is testing if a new non-opioid pain relief method called transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation can help people feel less pain after lumbar fusion surgery.
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Comparing ultrasound and biomarker screening for liver cancer in patients with cirrhosis or hepatitis B
This study is testing whether ultrasound or a blood test is better at finding liver cancer early in people with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B.
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Comparing hypofractionated and conventional radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer
This study is testing whether a new type of shorter radiation treatment is easier for people with laryngeal cancer to handle than the standard longer treatment.
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Using PET/MR to identify types of kidney tumors
This study is testing if a new type of imaging can help doctors tell the difference between aggressive and harmless kidney tumors in people with certain kidney masses.
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Evaluating heart tissue viability using advanced MRI techniques
This study is testing a new MRI technique to see if it can help doctors find healthy heart tissue in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy so they can better decide who needs heart surgery.
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Using PSMA PET imaging to guide targeted radiation therapy for high-risk prostate cancer
This study tests if using PSMA PET imaging to time radiation therapy better can help improve treatment for people with high-risk prostate cancer.
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Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for urinary leakage in children with spina bifida
This study will try mild electrical stimulation at the ankle (TTNS) to reduce urinary leakage in children aged 8–18 with spina bifida and neurogenic bladder.
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Using EGCG to prevent liver cancer in patients with cirrhosis
This study is testing if a supplement called EGCG can help prevent liver cancer in people who have cirrhosis.
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Hydroxycitrate for preventing calcium phosphate kidney stones
This study is testing if hydroxycitrate can help prevent calcium phosphate kidney stones from coming back in people who have had them before.
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Using Segway for sensory training to improve motor and cognitive function in Parkinson's disease
This study is testing if using a Segway for sensory training can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance and brain function.
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MindEx multifocal cognitive brain‑machine interface for people with severe paralysis
This trial will test the MindEx system, which uses four tiny implanted brain chips to let people with severe paralysis control a computer or tablet with their thoughts.
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Higher dose of cabozantinib for advanced kidney cancer
This study is testing whether a higher dose of cabozantinib can help people with advanced kidney cancer who didn’t respond to previous treatment with the same drug.
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Effect of repositioning and helmet therapy on infant head shape
This study is testing if changing how caregivers position their babies and using special helmets can help improve head shape in infants with conditions like flat head syndrome.
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Optimizing oxygen levels for premature infants during resuscitation
This study is testing which oxygen level is best for helping premature babies during resuscitation at birth to improve their chances of survival and long-term health.
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AI tool to predict treatment response in bladder cancer
This study is testing a new AI tool that helps doctors predict how well bladder cancer patients will respond to certain treatments, so they can make better choices for those at risk of their cancer coming back.
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Long-term treatment with Orlistat for high triglycerides in Type 1 Hyperlipoproteinemia
This study is testing if the weight loss medication Orlistat can help people with Type 1 Hyperlipoproteinemia lower their high triglyceride levels safely over a long period.
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Improving breathing and exercise capacity in heart failure patients with obesity
This study is testing if breathing a special helium-oxygen gas mixture can help people with heart failure and obesity breathe better and exercise more easily.
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Improving cholesterol treatment for blood donors with high cholesterol
This study is testing a new way to help blood donors with high cholesterol manage their condition better than the usual care.
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Using brain stimulation to help children with autism
This study is testing whether a type of brain stimulation can help children with autism improve their thinking skills and other challenges they face.
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Cryotherapy treatment for chronic cough
This study tests if a freezing treatment for the throat can help people with a stubborn chronic cough that hasn't improved with other treatments.
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Screening for bladder cancer using urine tests
This study is testing if regular urine tests every six months can help catch bladder cancer earlier in people over 50 who are at high risk.
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Investigating vocal fold hyperadduction and phonotrauma risk
This study is trying to see if certain voice measurements can help identify the risk of vocal damage in people who use their voices in different ways.
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Effects of scopolamine on brain activity related to memory in epilepsy patients
This study is testing if the drug scopolamine can change how well people with epilepsy remember things by looking at their brain activity while they do memory tasks.
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Evaluating a new imaging agent for detecting head and neck cancer
This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can help doctors find head and neck cancers more easily during surgery, especially in patients with known or unknown cancer.
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Investigating early signs of heart disease in specific genetic carriers
This study is trying to find early signs of heart disease in people with a specific genetic mutation linked to a heart condition called amyloidosis to help catch the disease sooner.
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Cooling methods to help elderly during heat waves
This study is testing different cooling methods to see which one helps older adults stay safe and healthy during heat waves.
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Evaluating focal ablation treatments for prostate cancer
This study is testing different types of heat and cold treatments for men with localized prostate cancer to see how well they work and how they affect quality of life.
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Exploring the link between mild cognitive impairment and mild traumatic brain injury
This study is testing if a new brain stimulation treatment can improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment who have also had a mild traumatic brain injury.
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Financial support program for cancer clinical trial participants
This study is testing a financial support program for people in cancer clinical trials to see if it helps more patients join and improves their experiences.
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Registry of South Asians with Coronary Plaque Assessment
This study is trying to understand why South Asians are at a higher risk for heart disease by looking at their coronary plaque and collecting health information from them and others.
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Comparing two mixtures of propofol and etomidate for anesthesia during endoscopic procedures
This study is testing two different mixtures of anesthesia to see which one works better for keeping patients stable and minimizing side effects during endoscopic procedures.
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Combining lenvatinib and pembrolizumab before surgery for advanced kidney cancer with IVC tumor thrombus
This study is testing if combining two medications, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, before surgery can help shrink advanced kidney cancer that has spread to a major vein and improve surgery results.
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Robotic nipple sparing mastectomy for breast cancer patients
This study is testing if a robotic surgery method for nipple-sparing mastectomy can safely help breast cancer patients and those at high risk, while also checking how well it works compared to traditional surgery.
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Using Sirolimus to Prevent Functional Decline in Older Adults
This study is testing if the drug sirolimus can help older adults aged 65 to 80 stay healthier and maintain their daily activities as they age.
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Evaluating home visits for managing chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes
This study is testing if home visits from doctors can help people with high blood pressure and diabetes manage their health better than regular clinic visits.
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Effects of dietary phosphate on exercise and body fat
This study is testing if eating less phosphate can help healthy adults exercise better and manage their body fat more effectively.
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Testing Belantamab Mafodotin for AL Amyloidosis
This study is testing a new drug called Belantamab Mafodotin to see if it can safely help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat AL Amyloidosis feel better.
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Reducing blood pressure to prevent cognitive decline in older adults
This study is testing if better blood pressure management can help older adults with high blood pressure avoid memory problems and dementia.
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Combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy for HER2-negative breast cancer
This study is testing if combining two immunotherapy drugs with standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer feel better and live longer.
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Investigating how obesity affects lung function in older adults
This study is testing how obesity affects breathing and exercise ability in older adults aged 65-75 to see if it causes more trouble with physical activity.
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Imaging study using [18F]PT2385 for renal cell carcinoma
This study is testing a new imaging method using [18F]PT2385 to see if it can help understand tumor characteristics in people with renal cell carcinoma.
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Understanding brain networks in movement disorders
This study tests how deep brain stimulation and medication affect brain networks in people with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor to better understand their movement problems.
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Comparing gemcitabine and water irrigation for bladder cancer recurrence prevention
This study is testing whether using gemcitabine or sterile water after surgery can help prevent bladder cancer from coming back in patients who had their kidney and ureter removed.
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Understanding how the nervous system affects blood pressure in obesity-related hypertension
This study is trying to see how the nervous system affects blood pressure during stress in people with obesity and high blood pressure.
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Mobile app to manage swelling in kidney patients
This study tests a mobile app that helps kidney patients manage swelling by adjusting their diuretic medication and tracking their daily health data.
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Understanding how kidney tumors use nutrients for growth
This study tests how kidney tumors use certain nutrients to grow by giving participants a special nutrient infusion during surgery and checking their blood and tissue samples.
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Comparing therapies for infants with mild brain injury
This study is testing whether cooling therapy can help infants with mild brain injury do better in their development compared to regular body temperature treatment.
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Understanding immune responses in breast cancer treatment
This study is testing if combining two cancer treatments can boost the immune system's ability to fight hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in patients who are eligible for surgery.
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Evaluating clozapine's effectiveness in specific psychosis patients
This study is testing if clozapine works better than risperidone for people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar I disorder who have a specific brain activity pattern.
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Using brain stimulation to help children with autism
This study is testing if a type of brain stimulation can help children and young adults with autism feel better by reducing symptoms like repetitive behaviors and hyperactivity.
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Evaluating lung therapies for patients after heart surgery
This study tests three different breathing therapies to see which one helps patients recover their lung function best after heart surgery.
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Deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression using advanced imaging techniques
This study is testing whether deep brain stimulation can help people with treatment-resistant depression by using advanced imaging to better target the areas of the brain involved in their symptoms.
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Investigating bone health in cystic fibrosis patients
This study is testing how bone health is affected in people with cystic fibrosis and whether a medication called denosumab can help improve it.
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Using cognitive behavioral therapy to help parents of premature infants in the NICU
This study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy can help parents of premature infants in the NICU feel less anxious and depressed, which may improve their relationship with their child and the child's development.
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Using neuroimaging to improve diagnosis and prognosis of Parkinson's disease and related conditions
This study is trying to find brain imaging markers that can help doctors better diagnose and predict how Parkinson's disease and similar conditions will progress in patients.
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Imaging oxidative metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis in the brain
This project tests whether two types of hyperpolarized 13C‑pyruvate MRI scans can reliably measure brain energy use and neurotransmitter-related metabolism in healthy adults.
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Multidisciplinary care for patients with Multiple System Atrophy
This study looks at how well specialized care helps people with Multiple System Atrophy feel and live better, while also checking how it affects their caregivers over five years.
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Using curcumin to prevent progression of low-risk prostate cancer
This study is testing if curcumin, a natural supplement from turmeric, can help slow down low-risk prostate cancer in patients who are being closely monitored.
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Evaluating vitamin D's role in sarcoidosis
This study is testing if giving vitamin D to people with sarcoidosis who have low levels of it can help reduce their symptoms compared to those who get a placebo.
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Evaluating outcomes of cancer and benign disease patients treated with radiation
This study is trying to gather information from patients who have received radiation treatment for cancer or non-cancer conditions to see how well it worked and how it affected their quality of life.
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CT image analysis to predict biopsy results and outcomes in early lung cancer
This project will test whether detailed features taken from screening CT scans can help predict which lung nodules are cancer on biopsy and how early-stage lung cancer patients will do.
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Investigating the relationship between genetic mutations and brain changes in dystonia
This study is trying to see how genetic changes linked to dystonia affect the brain in people with the condition compared to healthy individuals.
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Assessing metabolic changes in brain tumors using advanced imaging techniques
This study is testing a new imaging technique to see how brain tumors change metabolism in patients with different types of brain cancer.
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Improving hand control for amputees using advanced electrodes
This study is testing if special electrodes can improve hand control for people with different types of upper limb amputations.
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Collecting data on pupillometer assessments in neuro-intensive care
This study is gathering information on how pupils react in critically ill patients to help doctors better understand and interpret these assessments in intensive care.
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Identifying genetic and metabolic diseases in children
This study is trying to find new genetic causes of rare diseases in children by looking closely at their genes and metabolism.
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Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center are recruiting right now?
160, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in United States (160 trials), Australia (1 trial), Canada (1 trial), United Kingdom (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 20, Phase 1/2: 8, Phase 4: 7, Phase 1: 7. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.