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, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT06757634RecruitingPhase 3
A study of gedatolisib for first-line advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy called gedatolisib for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer who have not yet received treatment for metastatic disease. It aims to see if adding this drug to standard hormone therapy can help control the cancer longer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05086692RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Beta-only IL-2 therapy for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests a beta-only version of IL-2, an immune-stimulating treatment, to shrink or control advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It’s mainly designed to check safety and to see if it can help patients by improving tumor response.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05768932RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for advanced cancers or relapsed AML
This Phase 1 trial tests BAL0891, a new study treatment, in people with advanced solid tumors that have run out of treatment options, or in relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to find a safe dose and see how well it may work in these hard-to-treat cancers.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07281430Recruiting
HPV self-test for cervical cancer screening
This study tests if a self-collected sample for HPV testing works as well as standard colposcopy to prevent cervical cancer. If you've recently had an abnormal cervical cancer screening and need a colposcopy, this trial may be an option for you.
Houston, TexasAges 25 years+ - NCT07162480RecruitingPhase 2
Investigational Drug for Advanced Salivary Gland Cancer (Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma)
This clinical trial studies an experimental drug called AZD8205 for people with a specific type of advanced adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). ACC is a rare cancer that usually starts in the salivary glands. The trial aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease, and it's for those whose cancer has spread or come back and fits certain molecular features.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07179809Recruiting
Lifestyle program for women with metastatic breast cancer
This trial tests a group-based lifestyle program for women with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. The program helps you improve diet, increase physical activity, and learn mind-body practices in a supportive group setting.
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+ - NCT05048212RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib for kidney cancer brain spread
This Phase 2 study tests how well nivolumab plus ipilimumab, along with cabozantinib, treats untreated or worsening kidney cancer that has spread to the brain. It may help shrink brain tumors and slow the disease when standard local brain treatments aren’t the right option.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05267626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AU-007 antibody for hard-to-remove or spread skin and lung cancers
This trial tests AU-007, an antibody that targets the IL-2 pathway, in people with certain advanced skin (melanoma) or lung (NSCLC) cancers. It’s designed for cancers that have already progressed after prior immune and other treatments, to see if AU-007 can shrink tumors or control disease.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07693751RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called SOT109 for people with advanced colorectal cancer that can't be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if it is safe, how well it works, and how the body handles it.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05789082RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Divarasib for untreated lung cancer with KRAS G12C
This trial studies divarasib to see if it is safe and can shrink or control advanced lung cancer. Participants must have a KRAS G12C mutation and have not had prior treatment for their advanced disease.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05803941RecruitingPhase 4
Study long-term safety of a prostate cancer drug
This trial checks the long-term safety (how it affects you over time) of lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan in people with prostate cancer. You may be eligible if you already received the related drug in a prior Novartis prostate cancer study and can complete the required follow-up tests.
Houston, TexasAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT06284486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Venetoclax and revumenib for AML with residual disease
This trial tests two targeted drugs, venetoclax and revumenib, for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific change in the NPM1, KMT2A, or NUP98 genes and has minimal residual disease (MRD) after treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can clear remaining leukemia cells and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT07192055Recruiting
At-home sampling to prevent anal cancer
This study tests whether having people collect their own anal samples at home can help find and treat early signs of anal cancer. It is for men and transgender women who have sex with men and who live in or near Chicago, Houston, or Milwaukee.
Houston, TexasAges 35 years+ - NCT04778449Recruiting
Melanoma study on quality of life and lifestyle factors
This study asks people with melanoma (and certain related skin conditions) to complete questionnaires about quality of life, lifestyle, and mental well-being. Your answers can help researchers understand what affects day-to-day life and support for people with melanoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07187869RecruitingPhase 1
Cabozantinib plus nivolumab for kidney cancer with bone spread
This study tests whether adding a drug called cabozantinib to standard nivolumab treatment helps fight kidney cancer that has spread to bone. It aims to understand how the bone environment changes during treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06561074RecruitingPhase 2
Study of calaspargase, decitabine, and venetoclax for young T-cell cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (calaspargase, decitabine, and venetoclax) for children, teens, and young adults with T-cell leukemia or lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help destroy cancer cells.
Houston, TexasAges 1 month–21 years - NCT07190469RecruitingPhase 1
PQ203 for advanced solid tumors like triple-negative breast cancer
This early-phase trial tests a new drug called PQ203 for people with advanced solid tumors, including triple-negative breast cancer, that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It helps doctors learn whether the drug is safe and how it affects tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06004336RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy after radiation for limited spread kidney cancer
This trial tests whether giving a maintenance medication (pembrolizumab) after targeted radiation helps keep kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots (5 or fewer) from growing. You would receive radiation to each spot and then be randomly assigned to receive either the medication or a placebo (inactive substance) for up to about 2 years.
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+ - NCT05563766RecruitingPhase 2
Itraconazole with standard treatment for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the antifungal drug itraconazole to the usual chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can improve the chance of no cancer cells remaining at surgery. It is for patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be surgically removed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07193550RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Zanzalintinib for Advanced Bone Sarcomas
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib for people with advanced or metastatic bone sarcomas that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07060014RecruitingPhase 1
Testing NALIRIFOX for advanced appendix and small intestine cancer
This trial tests a combination of four chemotherapy drugs (NALIRIFOX) as a first treatment for people with advanced appendix or small intestine cancer. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
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 · 19 studies
- Houston Methodist Hospital · 2 studies
- Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics 6565 Fannin M604
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
- NEXT Houston
- UT Health Science 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 1,188 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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