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Paid Clinical Trials in El Paso, TX

Studies commonly pay $75 to $4,500 per completed study

187 clinical trials are currently recruiting participants within 30 miles of El Paso. Listings below come straight from the official NIH registry, alongside the area's top-rated research centers with real Google reviews.

187studies recruiting
5+research centers nearby
7condition categories
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Studies recruiting near El Paso right now

Top 25 of 187 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

A Study Testing the Combination of Dasatinib or Imatinib to Chemotherapy Treatment With Blinatumomab for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Philadelphia Chromosome Positive (Ph+) or ABL-Class Philadelphia Chromosome-Like (Ph-Like) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Phase 2 Interventional 222 participants sought
El Paso Children's Hospital — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06124157)

A Research Study Comparing How Well Different Doses of the Medicine NNC0519-0130 Can Reduce Kidney Damage in People Living With Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease Phase 2 Interventional 465 participants sought
Davita Clinical Research — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06717698)

Symptoms and Functions in Patients With COPD and Chronic Bronchitis Switching From CIG to THS

COPD, Smoking N/A Interventional 290 participants sought
El Paso Pulmonary Association — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Philip Morris Products S.A.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07108166)

Multi-Center Registry for Peripheral Arterial Disease Interventions and Outcomes

Peripheral Arterial Disease N/A Observational 14,000 participants sought
El Paso Cardiovascular Care — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01904851)

rTMS for Military TBI-related Depression

Depressive Symptoms, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury N/A Interventional 198 participants sought
William Beaumont Army Medical Center — Fort Bliss, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05426967)

A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Divarasib and Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab and Pemetrexed and Carboplatin or Cisplatin in Participants With Previously Untreated, KRAS G12C-Mutated, Advanced or Metastatic Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, KRAS G12C Lung Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Renovatio Clinical - El Paso — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06793215)

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Upadacitinib in Pediatric Participants With Alopecia Areata

Severe Alopecia Areata Phase 3 Interventional 300 participants sought
3A Research - East location /ID# 283404 — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07772492)

A Study of the Drug Selinexor With Radiation Therapy in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine (DIPG) Glioma and High-Grade Glioma (HGG)

Malignant Glioma Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 132 participants sought
El Paso Children's Hospital — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05099003)

A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Oral Armour Thyroid Compared to Synthetic T4 for the Treatment of Primary Hypothyroidism in Adult Participants

Hypothyroidism Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 2,800 participants sought
Academy of Diabetes, Thyroid and Endocrine /ID# 255735 — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06345339)

Study of INBRX-106 and INBRX-106 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (Hexavalent OX40 Agonist)

Solid Tumor, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 340 participants sought
Renovatio Clinical - El Paso — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04198766)

Symbiotic-Lung-01 : A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-08634404 in Combination With Chemotherapy in Adult Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 1,410 participants sought
Texas Oncology - West Texas — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07222566)

Does Nerve Block + Oral Dexamethasone Reduce Recurrence of Headache Within 72 Hrs?

Migraine EARLY/Phase 1 Interventional 84 participants sought
University Medical Center of El Paso — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06016465)

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ruxolitinib Cream in Pediatric Participants With Nonsegmental Vitiligo

NonSegmental Vitiligo Phase 3 Interventional 180 participants sought
3A Research Llc West Location — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Incyte Corporation
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06548360)

A Research Trial to Assess if Cenerimod is Efficacious and Safe to Treat Active Lupus Nephritis on Top of Regular Treatment

Nephritis, Lupus, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Phase 3 Interventional 300 participants sought
Texas Arthritis Center — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07201129)

Maridebart Cafraglutide in Heart Failure With Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction and Obesity

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction Phase 3 Interventional 5,056 participants sought
David Turbay, MD — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Amgen
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07037459)

A Study to Test the Addition of the Drug Cabozantinib to Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Osteosarcoma

High Grade Osteosarcoma, Localized Osteosarcoma Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 1,122 participants sought
El Paso Children's Hospital — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05691478)

A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Petosemtamab Compared With Investigator's Choice Monotherapy in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients (LiGeR-HN2)

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Site 34 — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Merus B.V.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06496178)

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of BMS-986368, for the Treatment of Agitation in Participants With Alzheimer's Disease

Agitation, Alzheimer Disease Phase 2 Interventional 120 participants sought
ANESC Research — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Celgene
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06808984)

Study to Evaluate the Effect of Balcinrenone/Dapagliflozin in Patients With Heart Failure and Impaired Kidney Function

Heart Failure and Impaired Kidney Function Phase 3 Interventional 4,800 participants sought
Research Site — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06307652)

A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Effectiveness of Gel Stent (XEN63) Implantation Using Ab Interno and Ab Externo Approaches in Adult Participants With Glaucoma

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Phase 3 Interventional 130 participants sought
El Paso Eye Surgeons /ID# 268356 — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06822738)

Evaluating the Impact of Maridebart Cafraglutide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Participants With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Overweight or Obesity

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Overweight Phase 3 Interventional 12,800 participants sought
David Turbay, MD — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: Amgen
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07037433)

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Belimumab in Adults With Systemic Sclerosis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

Systemic Sclerosis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease, Scleroderma, Systemic Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 300 participants sought
GSK Investigational Site — El Paso, Texas (7.0 mi) · Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05878717)
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Studies you may be able to join near El Paso

These studies are recruiting through partner research networks. We may be paid a referral fee if you complete their screening form — this never changes what you pay (nothing) or the compensation the study offers you.

Research study for alcohol-related liver damage

Enrolling US adults aged 18 to 70 with alcohol-induced liver damage and a history of heavy drinking. Not open to people with a recent stroke, heart attack, dialysis, or who take blood thinners.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Research study for bladder problems after spinal cord injury

This study is enrolling US adults aged 18 to 75 living with chronic involuntary bladder leakage caused by a spinal cord injury, for research including investigational gene therapy approaches. The study team confirms eligibility and any compensation before enrollment.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Top-rated research centers in El Paso

Dedicated clinical research sites near you — with their real Google ratings, reviews and contact details

Headlands Research El Paso

★ 4.9
1600 Medical Center St #307, El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 910-7088
"Ashley was great and made the process stress free. Clean, bright office and everything went smooth ."
— Josh Ua, 5★

Western Sky Medical Research

★ 4.3
2121 Wyoming Ave, El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 544-2557
"I want people to know the service here is horrible. That is why I deleted the novel of complaints I had about this place. FYI we were referred from b…"
— Mitchell Rold, 1★

El Paso Clinical Trials

★ 5.0
1729 Weston Brent Ln, El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 247-2309
"Excellent clinic, the customer service is superb! I highly recommend it!"
— Jesse Nava, 5★

El Paso Medical Research Institute (MedResearch, INC.)

1201 E Schuster Ave Ste 1A, El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 307-4669

El Paso Research

★ 5.0
1618 Lee Trevino Dr B, El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 257-7737
"I had a great experience with El Paso Research! Professional & knowledgable team and beautiful facility. Highly recommend to anyone interested in con…"
— Josh Mendoza, 5★

Clinical trials in El Paso: what's recruiting

The El Paso area currently has 187 studies open to new participants, according to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry maintained by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Among the studies closest to El Paso, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology8 studies
  • Liver & Kidney3 studies
  • Heart & Vascular3 studies
  • Immune & Skin2 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health2 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from El Paso, and links to the official registry page where eligibility criteria and study contacts are published. Compensation is set by each sponsor: industry surveys report typical payments of $75 to $4,500 per completed study, with short observational studies at the low end and multi-visit or overnight Phase 1 studies at the high end.

How to enroll in a paid study in El Paso

Start with a study whose condition matches your profile — or a healthy-volunteer study if you have no diagnosis. Contact the research site through the registry page, complete a short phone screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, the study team walks you through the informed consent document, which details every procedure, risk and payment before you commit. You can withdraw at any point, and enrollment is always free.

El Paso participants can also register with the dedicated research centers listed above — many maintain volunteer databases and call when a matching study opens — or sign up for our email alert below to hear when a new study starts recruiting within 30 miles of your ZIP code.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be sick to join a clinical trial in El Paso?
No. Many studies recruit healthy volunteers, especially early-phase studies run at dedicated research centers. Others need participants diagnosed with a specific condition. Every trial lists its eligibility criteria — age range, condition, medications — and the study team screens you before enrollment.
Are clinical trials in El Paso safe?
Every trial on this page is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, the official NIH registry, and is overseen by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Before joining you receive an informed consent document detailing procedures, risks and compensation. Participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.
Is compensation for clinical trials taxable?
In the U.S., clinical trial compensation is generally considered taxable income, and research sites may issue a 1099 form for payments above $600 in a year. Reimbursements for travel or meals are typically treated differently. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in El Paso?
Dedicated research centers (listed on this page with their Google ratings) run studies as their core business — often healthy-volunteer and vaccine studies with structured compensation. Hospital and university studies tend to focus on patients with specific conditions. Both types are registered and IRB-supervised.
Can I be in more than one clinical trial at a time?
Generally no — most studies exclude participants currently enrolled in another trial, and paid Phase 1 studies enforce a washout period (often 30 days or more) between studies. Frequent healthy volunteers in El Paso typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near El Paso

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