Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Cancer clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 1,184 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT07182279RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Internal radiation before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This trial tests a treatment approach for newly diagnosed, high-risk prostate cancer. You would receive a short course of internal radiation (high-dose-rate brachytherapy) before surgery to remove your prostate. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and works better than surgery alone.
Houston, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT07575815Recruiting
Understanding Anxiety in Children During Radiation Therapy
This study watches how children feel anxious before and during radiation therapy treatment at MD Anderson. By understanding anxiety patterns, doctors hope to better support children and families going through this experience.
Houston, TexasAges 2–12 - NCT07187778RecruitingPhase 2
Kidney cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests two drugs, alone or together, given before surgery to shrink kidney cancer tumors. It aims to see which approach works best for patients with intermediate- to high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07185997RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Firmonertinib for first-line treatment of advanced lung cancer with uncommon EGFR mutations
This trial tests a new pill called firmonertinib against standard EGFR inhibitor pills for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has certain uncommon EGFR mutations. It aims to see if firmonertinib works better in stopping the cancer from growing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07579208RecruitingPhase 1
CAR NK cells for recurrent glioblastoma brain tumors
This trial tests engineered immune cells (called NK cells) that are designed to fight glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer. The cells are injected directly into the tumor and may help patients whose cancer has come back after standard treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04404088RecruitingPhase 2
Study of three drugs for follicular lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three medications (acalabrutinib, lenalidomide, and rituximab) for people with a type of slow-growing lymphoma called follicular lymphoma. The goal is to see if this combination can control the disease and possibly lead to remission.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07484022RecruitingPhase 1
A new drug added to standard treatment for advanced bladder cancer
This trial adds an investigational drug, GB-4362, to a standard combination of two medicines (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) for advanced bladder cancer. The study wants to see if adding this drug is safe and helps treat the cancer better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07193511RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new drug for advanced bladder and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, AVZO-103, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced bladder cancer or certain other solid tumors. It aims to find out if the drug is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07195695RecruitingPhase 3
Zongertinib after surgery for HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill, zongertinib, against standard of care for people with early-stage (II–IIIB) non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation in the tyrosine kinase domain. The goal is to see if zongertinib can prevent the cancer from coming back after complete surgical removal.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05868226RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer treatment study for advanced solid tumors
This study tests different treatments tailored to your cancer's biology. It aims to find which therapy might work best for you, potentially improving outcomes. You'd receive one of the study drugs, with close monitoring and support.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07197554RecruitingPhase 1
A study of an experimental drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ST-01156, designed to attack cancer cells by breaking down a protein called RBM39. It may be an option for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 16 years+ - NCT07197645RecruitingPhase 1
Samarium for pain from bone cancer
This trial tests a new radioactive drug (samarium) given once to reduce severe bone pain from cancer that has spread to the bones. It is for people whose pain is not controlled by current treatments and who cannot have standard radiation.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06906562RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib for advanced pancreatic cancer with FGFR changes
This trial tests a targeted pill, pemigatinib, for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific FGFR gene change. The study is done entirely through telemedicine, so you can participate from home if eligible.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05879926RecruitingPhase 3
Testing chemo after hormone therapy in premenopausal early breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial checks whether adding chemotherapy after standard hormone-blocking treatment works better for some premenopausal women with early-stage, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It targets patients with limited lymph node spread and a lower-to-intermediate tumor “recurrence” risk score.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06710756RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lead-212 therapy for solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, Lead-212 PSV359, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to find and attack cancer cells.
Houston, TexasAges 18–90 - NCT06706076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Experimental pill for lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This study tests an experimental pill that targets cancer cells with certain gene changes (EGFR or HER2). It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06668584RecruitingPhase 2
Olutasidenib to prevent cancer return after stem cell transplant
This study tests if a daily pill called olutasidenib can help keep your cancer from coming back after a stem cell transplant. It's for people with a specific IDH1 gene change and myeloid cancers like AML or MDS.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06122077Recruiting
Blood test for early lung cancer detection in smokers
This trial tests a blood test that looks for multiple signals to find lung cancer early. If you are a smoker or former smoker over 50, this test might help detect cancer before you have symptoms.
Houston, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT05245500RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for solid tumors with MTAP gene deletion
This Phase 1 trial studies MRTX1719, a new medicine, in solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene (MTAP deletion). It aims to find the safest dose and check how the drug affects the tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06807593RecruitingPhase 2
Treating ICI-related diarrhea or colitis with ustekinumab
This trial tests if ustekinumab can help cancer patients who have diarrhea or colitis caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors. It may be an option if standard treatments haven't worked or aren't suitable.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05873192RecruitingPhase 2
Talazoparib plus enzalutamide before prostate surgery
This trial studies whether taking talazoparib and enzalutamide before surgery can shrink or control prostate cancer. If treatment works, it may make the cancer easier to remove with a radical prostatectomy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05174169RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Adjuvant colon chemotherapy guided by tumor DNA results
This trial tests whether treatment for colon cancer after surgery can be guided by a blood test that looks for leftover cancer signals (ctDNA). It may help some people choose stronger or different chemo based on whether ctDNA is found after surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07633756RecruitingPhase 1
Testing RB1-negative Leiomyosarcoma Treatment with REC-617
This study tests a new drug called REC-617 in patients with a rare muscle cancer (leiomyosarcoma) that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The drug targets cancer cells that lack a specific protein called RB1, and you must have already tried at least one other cancer treatment before joining.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05874921Recruiting
Registry for adults with UTUC treated with Jelmyto
This registry collects information about adults with upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) who received Jelmyto after it was approved. It helps doctors understand outcomes and real-world experience with Jelmyto.
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 · 18 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- Ben Taub General Hospital · 2 studies
- Houston Methodist Hospital · 2 studies
- Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital · 2 studies
- MD Anderson Cancer Center · 2 studies
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - League City · 2 studies
- University of Texas Medical Branch · 2 studies
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 1,184 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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