Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Cancer clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 1,185 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Houston — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT03050762Recruiting
Collecting and following up on endocrine disease at MD Anderson
This study gathers medical information from people being seen for thyroid, parathyroid, or adrenal conditions at MD Anderson and checks in over time. It also asks family members of participants who pass away for permission to learn the cause of death, which may help researchers understand links to endocrine disease.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT07283653Recruiting
Using DIGEST™ to measure swallowing problems in cancer patients
This trial is testing how well a tool called DIGEST™ works to measure swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in cancer patients who have a special x-ray called a Modified Barium Swallow. The goal is to help doctors better understand and treat swallowing problems.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07283679RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell therapy with two immune agents for returning lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of specially grown immune cells (NK cells) plus two drugs that help them attack cancer. It's for people with a type of B-cell lymphoma that came back after at least two prior treatments or a stem cell transplant, and who have either failed or are not eligible for CAR-T cell therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07283731RecruitingPhase 2
Testing zanzalintinib plus pembrolizumab for certain sarcomas
This trial is looking at whether a new combination of two drugs, zanzalintinib and pembrolizumab, can help people with certain types of advanced soft-tissue sarcoma that have not responded to other treatments. It aims to find out if the combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06989112RecruitingPhase 3
First-line treatment for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs for endometrial cancer that has spread or come back. It aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and help people live longer. It is for tumors that have a certain protein (HER2) and are mismatch repair proficient (meaning they have a normal DNA repair system).
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05786924RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted cancer drug study for RAS/RAF mutation-positive tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests S241656 (a targeted cancer medicine) in people whose cancers have certain “RAS/RAF” gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer growth, and also finds the safest dose and best way to use the drug.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06993844RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ETX-636 for advanced solid tumors with PIK3CA mutation
This trial tests an experimental drug called ETX-636 in people whose cancer has a specific gene change (PIK3CA mutation) and has not responded to at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07283705RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BMS-986504 for MTAP-deleted pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug, BMS-986504, in people with pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change called MTAP deletion. The study aims to see if this drug can help shrink or control the tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06439485RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination drug therapy for advanced bile duct cancer with FGFR2 change
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (pemigatinib, atezolizumab, and bevacizumab) for people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific genetic change called FGFR2 fusion. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer when standard treatments have stopped working.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07287098RecruitingPhase 2
Imlunestrant for premenopausal women with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer
This trial tests a new hormone-blocking pill (imlunestrant) in premenopausal women with early-stage ER+/HER2- breast cancer. Depending on whether you've had prior hormone therapy, the study will see if this treatment works better than standard options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07007273RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for advanced skin sarcomas (not angiosarcoma)
This trial is testing a drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced soft tissue sarcomas that started in the skin. The goal is to see if this immunotherapy can help shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07290491RecruitingPhase 3
Spiritual care or therapy for advanced cancer patients
This trial compares the effects of adding spiritual care or psychotherapy to standard palliative care for patients with advanced cancer that cannot be cured. It aims to see if these extra supports improve quality of life and emotional well-being.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06010329RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new pill for advanced lung cancer with rare EGFR mutations
This trial tests an experimental pill called Sutetinib for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a rare EGFR gene change. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and improve survival.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06743308Recruiting
New questionnaire to improve understanding in advanced lung cancer
This study tests a new questionnaire to help people with advanced lung cancer better understand their illness. It is for patients who are being treated at MD Anderson and were recently diagnosed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07298096Recruiting
Vacuum thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism in cancer patients
This trial tests a computer-assisted vacuum device to remove blood clots from the lungs of people with cancer. It aims to see if this procedure is safe and improves quality of life for those with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07089953Recruiting
Does the doctor's computer use affect your visit?
This study looks at whether a small change in how doctors use electronic health records can improve how compassionate and professional they seem during your clinic visit. If you join, you would fill out a short survey after your appointment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05804227RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ulixertinib for glioma driven by MAPK pathway
This early-phase trial tests ulixertinib (a targeted pill) to see how well it works for certain gliomas driven by the MAPK/RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway. It also looks at whether the drug can help control tumor growth around the time of treatment planning.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06858735RecruitingPhase 2
HYPERION CCA: a Phase 2 Trial of Systemic Therapy With or Without Liver-directed Radiation Therapy for Patients With Advanced Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Phase 2 trial evaluating systemic therapy ± liver-directed RT for advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, with broad eligibility for patients who have received at least 4 cycles of gem/cis/durvalumab.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07298083Recruiting
Identifying markers for MPNST to improve diagnosis and surgery
This trial collects tissue samples from people with MPNST or neurofibroma during surgery to find metabolic markers that could help diagnose MPNST faster and ensure complete removal of tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 1 year+ - NCT06634589RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination therapy for relapsed B-cell blood cancers
This study tests new drug combinations for people with B-cell blood cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) that have come back or stopped responding to treatment. It aims to see if these combos are safe and can help fight the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT00843375Recruiting
Testing stool samples to find early colon cancer and polyps
This study checks stool samples to see how well stool tests can detect early colon cancer and precancerous growths called adenomas. If you qualify, you’ll collect stool samples for a lab test (FIT) and sometimes this helps sort who should get follow-up testing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04913311Recruiting
Testing markers to predict lung inflammation after lung cancer treatment
This study looks for early “predictive markers” to tell who is most likely to develop lung inflammation after standard treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. It may help clinicians spot problems sooner and tailor care, using additional monitoring during treatment.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06807606RecruitingPhase 2
Cord blood transplant after relapse from first transplant
This trial tests a second transplant using two donated umbilical cord blood units for people whose blood cancer returned after a first stem cell transplant. It aims to offer a potential cure for high-risk blood cancers.
Houston, TexasAges Up to 60 years - NCT07061964RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and radiation to save the bladder
This trial tests whether combining immunotherapy and low-dose radiation after chemotherapy can help you avoid bladder removal. It's for people whose muscle-invasive bladder cancer has shrunk significantly after initial treatment.
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 · 20 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Oncology Consultants
- Research Site
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 1,185 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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