Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Cancer clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 1,184 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT06121232Recruiting
Nerve stimulation study for chemotherapy-related nerve pain
This study tests a nerve stimulation treatment to see if it can help reduce pain and improve feeling in the feet for people with nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. You will receive the treatment and have some tests to measure how your nerves are working.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03740256RecruitingPhase 1
HER2-targeted oncolytic virus plus custom immune cells for solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests a treatment plan that combines a virus designed to attack cancer with your own custom immune cells that target HER2. It aims to shrink advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (and make future options safer/more effective).
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05035836RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug after early HER2-positive breast cancer surgery
This trial tests zanidatamab, a type of targeted antibody treatment, in people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer to see how well it works and how safe it is. Because it’s a single-arm pilot study, everyone in the study gets the drug, and you’ll likely be asked to undergo standard surgery if appropriate.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07458347RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors with a KRAS mutation
This trial tests a new pill, KST-6051, for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer) that have a specific genetic change called a KRAS mutation. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer, and to find the best dose.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05128825RecruitingPhase 2
Azenosertib for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer with cyclin e1
This trial tests a new pill called azenosertib (ZN-c3) for ovarian cancer that stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. The drug targets tumors with high levels of the Cyclin E1 protein, and the goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07340541RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized cancer therapy trial based on tumor markers
This trial tests new treatments that are chosen based on specific markers in your tumor. Researchers want to see if these personalized therapies work better than standard options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03662776Enrolling by invitation
How past eye-cancer treatment affects survivors’ well-being
This study looks at how different treatments for one affected eye retinoblastoma may affect survivors’ emotional and social functioning. It may help doctors understand which treatment approaches are linked with better day-to-day well-being over time.
Houston, TexasAges 8–17 - NCT06030011Recruiting
Using a digital tool for head and neck cancer patients
This trial uses a digital assessment tool to track symptoms and side effects in patients with head and neck cancer who are getting radiation therapy (with or without chemotherapy). The goal is to see if it helps improve care in both rural and urban areas.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05026983RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drugs for melanoma spread to the brain
This Phase 2 trial tests two targeted medicines (binimetinib and encorafenib) for melanoma that has spread to the brain. It focuses on people whose tumor has a specific BRAF V600 mutation and who have brain metastases that are progressing or need treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05501704RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone-blocking therapy for male breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests an oral treatment (called “ET”) to treat hormone-receptor–positive, HER2-negative invasive breast cancer in men. It may help shrink or control cancer without using standard cancer treatments first.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03629171RecruitingPhase 2
Liposome-encapsulated daunorubicin-cytarabine and venetoclax for acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs packaged in a special fat coating (liposome) plus a targeted pill called venetoclax for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back, not responded, or is newly diagnosed. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03608631RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exosome treatment for KRAS-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests an investigational treatment made from “exosomes” for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a specific KRAS mutation (KRAS G12D). It aims to see if this treatment can control the cancer and is safe for patients whose cancer has grown or stayed the same after prior chemotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03630991RecruitingPhase 1
Calcium chelator medicine for AML or MDS during chemotherapy
This Phase 1 study tests whether edetate calcium disodium (also called succimer) can be safely given to people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) while they are on chemotherapy. The goal is to learn the safest dose and whether it has signs of helping the blood cancer respond to treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 1 year+ - NCT06605404Recruiting
Pan-tumor study of a blood test after cancer surgery
This study is testing a new blood test that looks for leftover cancer cells after surgery. It is for people with different types of solid tumors who are planning to have surgery to cure their cancer. The goal is to see if the test can help guide future treatment decisions.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05828069RecruitingPhase 2
Tovorafenib for young people with worsening Langerhans cell histiocytosis
This Phase 2 trial tests tovorafenib (DAY101) to treat children and young people whose Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is getting worse, came back, or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by targeting certain gene changes found in the LCH.
Houston, TexasAges 6 months–22 years - NCT02115295RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus chemotherapy for AML, high-risk MDS, or blast CML
This trial tests a combination treatment (venetoclax plus several chemotherapy medicines) for people with AML, high-risk MDS, or CML that has progressed into a blast phase. It may help by killing leukemia-like blood cells and improving disease control.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT03686124RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested immune therapy for certain HLA-A2 positive solid tumors
This trial studies an immune-based cancer treatment (IMA203/IMA203CD8) either alone or with nivolumab in people whose solid tumors have come back or will not respond to standard care. It may help by training the immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells that match the trial’s test requirements.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07011654RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of two drugs for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, naxitamab and sacituzumab govitecan, for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer that has already been treated with at least one chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05964504Recruiting
Registry study for metastatic lobular breast cancer
This study collects health information from adults with invasive lobular breast cancer that has spread (metastatic) to help researchers understand factors linked to survival. Joining may help build better knowledge for future treatments and care planning.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03678025RecruitingPhase 3
Standard treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, with or without local treatment
This Phase 3 trial studies whether using the usual medicines for metastatic prostate cancer, plus a definitive local treatment to the prostate, improves outcomes. It may help determine if treating the prostate directly can benefit people whose cancer has not worsened after initial hormone-based treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06043817RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STX-721 for advanced lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This trial tests a new drug, STX-721, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR or HER2 exon 20 insertion). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07216105RecruitingPhase 1
New immune cell treatment for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells (called FT836) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. It may be given alone or with chemotherapy and/or other antibody medicines. The study aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07335302Recruiting
Study to improve comfort during brachytherapy device removal
This study looks at improving comfort and reducing distress when removing the internal device used in brachytherapy (a type of radiation) for gynecologic cancer. You will be asked to fill out surveys about how you feel before, during, and after the removal.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06810544RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TNG456 for tumors with MTAP loss
This trial tests a new drug called TNG456, alone or with another drug (abemaciclib), for people whose tumors have lost the MTAP gene. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 16 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 3 studies
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
- Ben Taub General Hospital
- Community Clinical Trials
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital
- M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
What taking part in a cancer 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.
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Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 1,184 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Houston, 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 cancer study near Houston?
- 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 Houston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Houston, 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 cancer 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.
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