Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Cancer clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 1,182 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
- NCT02693535RecruitingPhase 2
Match FDA cancer drugs to a tumor gene change
This trial tests FDA-approved cancer medicines in people with advanced cancer whose tumor has a specific gene or protein abnormality. It tries to see whether targeting that tumor “fingerprint” can help when standard treatments no longer work.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT02727803RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized natural killer cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a customized immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for certain blood cancers to try to control or eliminate cancer cells. You may qualify if your cancer has come back, did not fully respond, or has higher risk features.
Houston, TexasAges 15–80 - NCT02734537RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation with or without cisplatin after head and neck surgery
This trial studies whether adding cisplatin (a chemotherapy medicine) to radiation therapy helps people with stage III–IVA squamous cell cancer of the head and neck after they’ve had surgery. It’s meant to lower the risk of the cancer coming back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02863172Recruiting
Genetic studies in families with inherited colon cancer
This study looks at genetic reasons some families get colon cancer due to inherited (run-in-the-family) syndromes. It may help doctors better understand risk and tailor care for you or your relatives.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06952504RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drug combos for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab) against pembrolizumab alone for people with a specific type of advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer that has normal mismatch repair function. It aims to see which treatment works better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02918474Recruiting
Decision tool for mastectomy choices in new breast cancer
This study tests a decision-making tool to help people with newly diagnosed breast cancer make choices about removing the other (opposite) breast as a preventive step. It may help you think through risks and options in a clearer, more structured way.
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+ - NCT03039439Recruiting
Tissue study of parathyroid tumors to understand tumor biology
This study looks at blood and/or tissue samples from people with parathyroid problems to better understand different types of parathyroid tumors. It does not test a new medicine—instead, researchers analyze samples to learn what makes each tumor type different.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT01120353Recruiting
Childhood cancer survivors study to understand long-term health
This study follows people who survived certain childhood cancers to learn what long-term health effects may happen after treatment. It also compares survivors with siblings to help researchers understand differences that may be related to cancer or treatment.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT03093909RecruitingPhase 1
Breathing treatment with gemcitabine for lung cancer spread
This early-stage trial studies an inhaled (aerosol) form of gemcitabine to treat solid tumors that have spread to the lungs. It aims to see whether this lung-focused treatment is safe and how well it might work when standard curative options are not available.
Houston, TexasAges 12–50 - NCT00412594RecruitingPhase 2
Cladribine plus rituximab for hairy cell leukemia
This trial tests whether a combination of two medicines—cladribine and rituximab—can treat hairy cell leukemia. You might be able to join if your leukemia is confirmed and you meet timing, blood test, and health requirements.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03398161RecruitingPhase 2
Very low-dose skin radiation for mycosis fungoides spots
This trial tests whether ultra low-dose radiation can control specific skin lesions from mycosis fungoides (a type of lymphoma that affects the skin). It may help shrink or control targeted spots while using a lower radiation amount.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04239157RecruitingPhase 2
Canakinumab shot for lower-risk MDS and related blood disorders
This trial tests canakinumab, a medication that blocks inflammation, given as a skin (subcutaneous) injection. It is for adults with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or a related condition (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia or CCUS) to see if it can improve blood counts and reduce problems like anemia or transfusion needs.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03408353Recruiting
MERIT study uses mammogram and blood tests to assess breast cancer risk
This study looks for signs in blood samples and imaging that may help estimate breast cancer risk earlier. You would do a mammogram and give blood at the start and then again at yearly follow-up visits.
Houston, TexasAges 25–80 - NCT02600949Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Peptide vaccine study for advanced pancreatic or colon cancer
This Phase 1 study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient’s tumor to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer. It is for people with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancer (often after surgery or while metastatic) and aims to see if the approach is safe and can help immune control of the cancer.
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 - NCT03492151Recruiting
Scans pancreatic cysts during a biopsy procedure
This trial tests a special camera (confocal laser endomicroscopy) used during an ultrasound-guided needle biopsy to help tell what type of pancreatic cyst is present. It may help doctors decide faster whether surgery is needed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03586609RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for older adults with untreated AML
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of venetoclax, cladribine, low-dose cytarabine, and azacitidine in people with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It may help shrink the leukemia and improve blood counts by trying a stronger, multi-drug approach.
Houston, TexasAges 50 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 - NCT03750513RecruitingPhase 1
Tested improved radiation targeting for children with ependymoma
This early-phase study tests a more precisely targeted type of radiation for children with ependymoma, aiming to treat the brain tumor more accurately. It may help reduce how much healthy tissue gets radiation, and researchers are checking safety and best dosing.
Houston, TexasAges Up to 22 years - NCT04181060RecruitingPhase 3
Osimertinib alone or with bevacizumab for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether starting osimertinib with or without bevacizumab helps people with advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer live longer and control the cancer better. Your EGFR mutation test result and past treatments are key to whether you can join.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04493164RecruitingPhase 2
CPX-351 plus ivosidenib for IDH1-mutated leukemia or high-risk MDS
This trial tests CPX-351 together with ivosidenib in people with IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It aims to improve disease control, especially in tumors with a specific genetic change called IDH1.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04585750RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for TP53 Y220C-mutated advanced cancers
This early-phase study tests PC14586 (rezatapopt) in people with advanced or metastatic solid cancers that carry a specific TP53 mutation called Y220C. It mainly looks at safety and how well the treatment may work, sometimes combined with pembrolizumab.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT04604522Recruiting
Study airway brushing in people with bronchiolitis obliterans
This study collects tiny airway samples during a planned bronchoscopy to better understand bronchiolitis obliterans (a long-term lung complication after transplant). Your samples may help researchers learn how the disease starts and changes over time.
Houston, TexasAges Any age
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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 · 21 studies
- Houston Methodist Hospital · 2 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
- Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
- Houston Methodist Saint John Hospital
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting cancer studies in Texas.
Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 1,182 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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