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
- NCT06120283RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for breast cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new oral drug (BGB-43395) alone or with other treatments for people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that depend on CDK4. It aims to find safe doses and see if the drug helps shrink tumors or slow growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06026410RecruitingPhase 1
KO-2806 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (like HRAS or KRAS mutations). It may help if standard treatments have stopped working.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06022029RecruitingPhase 1
Study of injected ONM-501 alone or with cemiplimab for advanced cancers
This trial tests an injected study drug (ONM-501) alone or with another drug (cemiplimab) for people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that haven't responded to other treatments. It aims to find a safe dose and see if the combination helps shrink or control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06083844RecruitingPhase 2
Keytruda + Avastin + chemo for ovarian cancer with minimal remaining disease
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—pembrolizumab (Keytruda, an immunotherapy), bevacizumab (Avastin, a blood-vessel blocker), and oral cyclophosphamide (a chemotherapy pill)—for women with high-grade ovarian cancer who have only tiny bits of disease left after finishing their initial treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06022939RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing chemo plus stem cell transplant to chemo alone for AL amyloidosis
This study tests whether adding a stem cell transplant to standard chemotherapy (Dara-VCD) works better than chemotherapy alone for people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. It aims to find the best way to control the disease and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06036810Recruiting
Spanish decision tool for ovarian cancer maintenance
This study tests a Spanish-language decision tool to help people with advanced ovarian cancer choose the best maintenance therapy after chemotherapy. It is for patients who can read or speak Spanish and are eligible for maintenance treatment.
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+ - NCT06006273RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug combo for children with returning solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of three chemotherapy drugs (eribulin, irinotecan, and temozolomide) for children and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 1–25 - NCT06085729RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ADI-PEG20 with chemo for aggressive prostate cancer
This study tests a combination of three drugs—ADI-PEG20, carboplatin, and cabazitaxel—in men with aggressive variant prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06199492Recruiting
Smart optical probe to guide cancer needle biopsies
This study tests a new optical probe that takes special images during a needle biopsy to help guide doctors to collect better samples. It may help people with cancer in lymph nodes, liver, or lung who are already scheduled for an image-guided biopsy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05919264RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
FOG-001 for advanced solid tumors with certain gene changes
This trial tests a new drug, FOG-001, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the WNT pathway genes. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
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+ - NCT05970497RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
KB707 trial for advanced solid tumors after other treatments
This early-stage trial tests KB707 in people with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded well to standard treatments. If you qualify, you may receive KB707 to see how well it can shrink tumors or control the disease.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06085833Recruiting
Using ARTIDIS to measure early breast lesions
This trial tests a new device called ARTIDIS that measures the stiffness of breast tissue to help identify early breast lesions. It may provide a noninvasive way to assess breast health.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05946213RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter radiation treatment for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial tests whether a shorter course of radiation works as well as the usual longer course for people with high-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to keep cancer control while possibly reducing treatment time and inconvenience.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05919108RecruitingPhase 2
Neratinib before surgery for HER2-mutated invasive lobular breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests neratinib given before surgery to treat stage I–III invasive lobular breast cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation and is hormone-receptor positive. It may help shrink the tumor and improve control of cancer before and after surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06119581RecruitingPhase 3
Oloromosib with Immunotherapy as First Treatment for KRAS G12C Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill (olomorasib) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and possibly chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation and has not been treated before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06312124Recruiting
Fallopian tube removal to prevent ovarian cancer
This study looks at removing fallopian tubes during other planned surgeries to help prevent ovarian cancer. You may be able to join if you are at least 45 years old, are female or assigned female at birth, and are having non-gynecologic surgery (like gallbladder or hernia repair).
Houston, TexasAges 45 years+ - NCT06188520RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors in women
This trial tests a new drug, AZD8421, alone or with other treatments, for women with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior therapies. It aims to find a safe dose and see if it can help shrink or control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06317649RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax and HMA for older adults with FLT3-mutated AML
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (venetoclax and a hypomethylating agent) plus a targeted FLT3 inhibitor for older or frail patients with a specific genetic change in their acute myeloid leukemia. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and effective without using the strongest chemotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06218914RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new treatment for KRAS G12D cancers
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (called TCR-T) that targets a specific genetic change (KRAS G12D) in advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It may be an option if your cancer has this mutation and you have a specific tissue type (HLA).
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06181656Recruiting
Pneumonia Vaccine Study for Esophageal and Liver Cancer Patients
This trial studies how well the pneumonia vaccine works in people with esophageal or liver cancer who have low white blood cell counts after chemoradiation. It aims to see if the vaccine can still protect them from infection.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06200155RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for advanced cancer patients with anxiety or depression
This trial tests whether a drug called psilocybin, given with therapy, can help people with advanced cancer who are feeling anxious or depressed. You must have a stable cancer and be willing to travel to Houston for treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 25 years+ - NCT06196008Recruiting
Exercise coaching for older adults having lung cancer surgery and their caregivers
This study tests if a telephone-based physical activity coach helps older adults (65+) recover better after lung cancer surgery compared to self-monitored activity. Caregivers can also join to learn how to support their loved one and improve their own well-being.
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 · 3 studies
- Houston Methodist Hospital · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Ben Taub General Hospital
- Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
- Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
- Houston Methodist Saint John 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.
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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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