Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Cancer clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 1,188 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
- NCT07101432RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation plus engineered NK cells for advanced head and neck cancer
This early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy combined with radiation for advanced head and neck cancer. The cells are engineered to target the TROP2 marker on cancer cells and are given after a short course of radiation to help them work better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06383572RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Modified immune cells for blood cancers after chemo
This trial tests a new type of immune cell (NK cell) that has been engineered to target a protein called PRAME found on some cancer cells. It is for people with certain types of blood cancer (AML, MDS, or CMML) that have come back or not responded to treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05884320RecruitingPhase 2
Sacituzumab govitecan for advanced salivary gland cancers
This Phase 2 trial tests sacituzumab govitecan, an anti-cancer medicine, in people with recurrent or metastatic (coming back or spread) secretory gland cancers or related salivary gland cancers. It aims to see how well the treatment can shrink tumors and control disease when surgery or radiation is not a cure.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06627647RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two immunotherapy drugs for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug, rilvegostomig, against the standard pembrolizumab, both given with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation. It is for people whose tumors have high PD-L1 levels and do not have certain genetic mutations.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06253871RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IAM1363 for HER2 Cancers
This trial tests a new oral drug called IAM1363 for people with HER2-altered cancers that have stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how well it works against these cancers.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06533826RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two antibody drugs for HER2-low breast cancer
This trial tests two antibody-drug conjugates (Enhertu and Datroway) for breast cancer that is HER2-low or HER2-0. It aims to find the best treatment sequence for people whose cancer has stopped responding to prior therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05568680RecruitingPhase 1
Early trial of SynKIR-110 for certain ovarian and lung-lining cancers
This Phase 1 study tests SynKIR-110 in people with certain advanced cancers that have come back or continued growing after prior treatments. It aims to find out if the treatment is safe and how the body responds, including early signs of effectiveness.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05053867RecruitingPhase 3
Inhaled drug to treat lung bleeding in ventilated cancer patients
This Phase 3 study tests whether inhaled tranexamic acid can reduce lung bleeding (pulmonary hemorrhage) in people with cancer who are on a breathing machine. If you qualify, you may receive the study drug to help stop bleeding in the lungs.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06563375RecruitingPhase 1
Testing NP-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called NP-101 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05360160RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Oral menin inhibitor plus AML medicines for new or relapsed AML
This trial tests an all-pill (oral) combination treatment—menin inhibitor SNDX-5613 plus decitabine/cedazuridine (ASTX727) and venetoclax—for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It’s designed for people who are newly diagnosed and can’t get the strongest chemotherapy, or for certain other AML groups who may still benefit.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT06364410RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug combo for stomach and other solid tumors
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, trastuzumab deruxtecan and azenosertib, for people with stomach cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific protein called HER2. It aims to see if this combination can help when other treatments have stopped working.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03425526RecruitingPhase 1
Donor T-cell treatment for adenovirus illness in immune-weakened people
This early-phase study tests donor immune cells (T cells) to treat people who have adenovirus infection or adenovirus-related disease but have a weakened immune system. It may help your body fight the virus, especially in cases where other treatments may not be enough.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT03383575RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine plus enasidenib for IDH2-mutant MDS
This trial tests whether combining azacitidine with enasidenib helps people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has an IDH2 mutation. It’s designed for people who are either new to “hypomethylating” treatment or whose MDS returned/worsened after it.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT07287917RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug combo for advanced breast cancer or melanoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (AMXT 1501, DFMO, and standard therapies) for people with advanced solid tumors, specifically breast cancer (ER+ HER2-) or melanoma that has progressed after other treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03860883Recruiting
Comparing wider versus narrower surgery margins for stage II melanoma
This trial studies whether removing a slightly wider strip of skin around a melanoma improves outcomes compared with a narrower strip. It also uses a lymph node staging procedure to check spread and helps doctors fine-tune surgery for stage II melanoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06890338RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin and mirvetuximab for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin) and a targeted drug (mirvetuximab soravtansine) given through a vein. It is for people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has a specific protein called folate receptor alpha (FRα) on at least 75% of tumor cells.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06594991RecruitingPhase 2
A study of three immunotherapy drugs for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (fianlimab, cemiplimab, and ipilimumab) for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to previous PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. It aims to see if this new combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06774131RecruitingPhase 3
Study of UGN-104 for low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called UGN-104 for people with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (a type of cancer in the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder). The treatment is given directly into the kidney area to kill cancer cells without surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07532954Recruiting
Peer Support Community for Neuroendocrine Cervical Cancer
This study tests whether joining an online support community helps patients with a rare type of cervical cancer called neuroendocrine cervical cancer (NECC) feel more supported and informed. You'll connect with others facing the same diagnosis through a secure digital platform.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06639854Recruiting
CMV immunity test to guide antiviral prevention after transplant
This trial uses a blood test to measure your immune system's ability to fight CMV, a common virus after transplant. The results will help your doctors decide if you can safely stop taking the antiviral medication letermovir earlier to avoid unnecessary side effects.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04511806Recruiting
Study of inherited cancer risk in children and families
This study looks at how inherited “cancer predisposition” conditions run in families, even if a child has not had cancer yet. It may help doctors better understand who is at higher risk and guide future monitoring or care.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT05673928RecruitingPhase 2
Tucatinib and T-DM1 for HER2-positive brain-metastasis tumors
This Phase 2 study tests tucatinib plus T-DM1 (ado-trastuzumab emtansine) in people with HER2-positive metastatic solid tumors that have spread to the brain. It aims to shrink brain and body tumors and help control cancer that is progressing in the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06655246RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, combined with imatinib for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation. It may help if your GIST has gotten worse while on imatinib.
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 · 15 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston Metro Urology (HMU) - Southwest Location
- Lumi Research
- Lumi Research - Houston
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- MD Anderson Cancer Center - University of Texas
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 1,188 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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