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Paid Clinical Trials in Waco, TX

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

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

54studies recruiting

5+research centers nearby

7condition categories

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Studies recruiting near Waco right now

Top 25 of 54 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Ocular Assessments in Patients Treated With Tivdak® in Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer Phase 4 Interventional 100 participants sought

Texas Oncology - Central South — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06952660)

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Icotrokinra (JNJ-77242113) in Biologic-experienced and Biologic-naive Participants With Active Psoriatic Arthritis

Arthritis, Psoriatic Phase 3 Interventional 750 participants sought

Velocity Clinical Research — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06807424)

Validating a Clinical Prediction Rule to Guide Manual Therapy and Exercise for Neck Pain Relief

Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Neck Pain Treatment N/A Interventional 160 participants sought

ActiveTherapy Alliance — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Baylor University

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06906107)

A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Non-Cirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Fibrosis

NASH With Fibrosis, MASH With Fibrosis Phase 3 Interventional 1,650 participants sought

Akero Clinical Study Site — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, Inc

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06215716)

A Study of Efimosfermin Alfa in Participants With Biopsy-confirmed Cirrhosis (Compensated) Due to MASH

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Phase 2 Interventional 42 participants sought

GSK Investigational Site — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06920043)

Intercostal Cryoanalgesia in Double Lung Transplant Recipients

Post-operative Pain Management N/A Interventional 148 participants sought

Baylor University — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07281118)

HP-211 Safety and Proof of Concept Dose Ranging Study in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Phase 2 Interventional 300 participants sought

Velocity Clinical Research Waco — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Housey Healthcare ULC

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07546929)

Effect of Dalcetrapib on CV Risk in a Genetically Defined Population With a Recent ACS

Acute Coronary Syndrome Phase 3 Interventional 2,000 participants sought

Research Site — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: DalCor Pharmaceuticals

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05918861)

Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Suzetrigine for Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Phase 3 Interventional 1,100 participants sought

Velocity Clinical Research - Waco — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06628908)

Efficacy and Safety of Orforglipron in Participants With Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease Phase 3 Interventional 1,205 participants sought

NextStage Clinical Research - Waco — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07223593)

A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of an Investigational Drug Named Volixibat in Patients With Itching Caused by Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Primary Biliary Cholangitis, PBC Phase 2 Interventional 260 participants sought

Impact Research — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05050136)

BOOM-IBD2 Pivotal Clinical Trial

Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases N/A Interventional 137 participants sought

Digestive Research of Central Texas (Objective Health) — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Boomerang Medical

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06571669)

A Phase 2 Trial of Dotinurad in Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor (XOI) Intolerant/Uricase Failure Gout Participants

Gout Phase 2 Interventional 90 participants sought

Velocity Clinical Research (Impact Research Institute) — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Crystalys Therapeutics

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07535034)

FORTIFI-HN01: A Study of Ficerafusp Alfa (BCA101) or Placebo in Combination With Pembrolizumab in First-Line PD-L1-pos, R or M HNSCC

Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 650 participants sought

Site #0152 — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Bicara Therapeutics

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06788990)

A Study of Amivantamab in Addition to Standard of Care Agents (SOC) Compared With SOC Alone in Participants With Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck Phase 3 Interventional 500 participants sought

Texas Oncology-Central South — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07276399)

A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-07248144 in Combination With Fulvestrant in People With HR-positive, HER2-negative Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Progressed After a Prior Line of Treatment.

Breast Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 400 participants sought

Texas Oncology - Central South (Horizon Cir) — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07062965)

A Study of Vedolizumab in Adults With Ulcerative Colitis (UC) or Crohn's Disease (CD) in the Community Setting

Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease Phase 4 Interventional 200 participants sought

Digestive Research of Central Texas, LLC — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Takeda

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06581328)

A Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Budesonide, Glycopyrronium and Formoterol Fumarate Metered Dosed Inhaler on Cardiopulmonary Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Phase 3 Interventional 5,250 participants sought

Research Site — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06283966)

Study of DONQ52 in Active Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease Phase 2 Interventional 92 participants sought

Digestive Research of Central Texas, LLC — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Chugai Pharmaceutical

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07239336)

MammaPrint, BluePrint, and Full-genome Data Linked With Clinical Data to Evaluate New Gene EXpression Profiles

Breast Cancer N/A Observational 30,000 participants sought

Texas Oncology - Waco — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Agendia

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03053193)

Reliability and Validity of the PReFS

Neurologic Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury N/A Observational 15 participants sought

Baylor University — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Baylor University

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07280923)

The Golazo® Peripheral Atherectomy System for a Safe and Effective Atherectomy (GREAT Trial)

Peripheral Arterial Disease N/A Interventional 159 participants sought

Nextstage Clinical Research - Waco — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Nipro Vascular Innovations Americas, Inc

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06321575)

Real-world Experience Using Nemolizumab in the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Adolescents & Adults

Atopic Dermatitis N/A Observational 1,000 participants sought

Galderma Investigational Site 8618 — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Galderma R&D

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06988605)

Paper-Based and Smartphone-Based Memory Supports

Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild N/A Interventional 200 participants sought

Baylor University — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: Baylor University

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06444841)

National Sponsorship Program for Transitioning Service Members

Reintegration Difficulties, Health N/A Interventional 630 participants sought

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Waco VA Medical Center, Waco, TX — Waco, Texas (2.6 mi) · Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05224440)

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Studies you may be able to join near Waco

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Google-rated

Top-rated research centers in Waco

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

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 4.9

6600 Fish Pond Rd #202, Waco, TX 76710

(254) 294-4780

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"Everyone that works at Velocity are always very kind and considerate."

— Rose Banks, 5★

Center for Community Research and Development

★ 5.0

602 James Ave, Waco, TX 76706

(254) 710-8211

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Digestive Research of Central Texas

★ 5.0

7030 New Sanger Ave Ste 204, Waco, TX 76712

(254) 218-5144

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VISN 17 Center of Excellence

★ 3.7

4800 Memorial Dr Bldg 93, Waco, TX 76711

(254) 297-5155

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"22 YEAR RETIRED VETERAN who has been trying to get care at the VA since Oct 2023 in 7 different categories. Patient Advocates falsely state and clo…"

— Daniel Whetzel, 1★

Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

★ 3.1 (15 reviews)

150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712

(254) 202-4000

Website

"All the staff at this cancer center are kind, considerate, and helpful with whatever you are going through. Dr. T. Is amazing and cares for his patie…"

— Dawn Hill, 5★

Clinical trials in Waco: what's recruiting

The Waco area currently has 54 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 Waco, the most active research areas are:

Cancer & Oncology5 studies
Immune & Skin4 studies
Diabetes & Metabolism3 studies
Liver & Kidney2 studies
Lungs & Breathing1 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from Waco, 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 Waco

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.

Waco 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

How do I join a study in Waco, TX?

Pick a study that matches your profile, contact the research site (or apply through the study links on this page), pass a phone pre-screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, you review and sign the informed consent and the study begins. The process typically takes 1-3 weeks.

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 Waco?

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.

How often do new paid studies open in Waco?

Constantly — trials open and close enrollment every week. This page is refreshed weekly from the NIH registry. Join the email alert to be notified when a new study opens within 30 miles of Waco.

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 Waco typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Waco

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