Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Cancer clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 1,185 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 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT07045103Recruiting
New imaging tool for faster lung cancer detection during bronchoscopy
This trial is testing a new imaging technology that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors quickly identify lung cancer during a standard bronchoscopy procedure. If you are scheduled for a lung biopsy to check for cancer, this study may help improve detection speed and accuracy.
Houston, TexasAges 22 years+ - NCT04196257RecruitingPhase 1
Early-dose trial of BP1001-A for advanced or recurrent solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial studies BP1001-A in people with advanced or recurring solid cancers to find a safe dose and learn how the treatment works. You may be asked for tumor biopsies before and possibly after treatment to see how the cancer responds.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05110742RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CD5-targeting NK cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a new kind of immune cell therapy (NK cells) that are made to attack cancer cells carrying the CD5 marker. You will have a short course of chemotherapy before the infusion to help the cells work. It is for people with certain blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06203600RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Nivolumab plus standard treatment for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard treatment works better for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer. It is for people whose cancer has already progressed after a first round of chemo plus immunotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06907615RecruitingPhase 2
Study of HLX43 for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HLX43, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if HLX43 can help shrink or control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07377006Recruiting
Genetic testing decision support for prostate cancer
This study tests a tool to help prostate cancer patients understand and decide about genetic testing. It is designed for patients at LBJ Hospital who have been recommended for testing by their doctor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04169542Recruiting
Study on how COVID-19 affected costs for breast surgery patients
This study asks people with breast cancer who are having breast surgery about how COVID-19 affected their out-of-pocket costs, work income, and job stability. Your answers may help improve support for patients during public health emergencies.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07157033RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing XER-001 with radiation for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new way to deliver a drug called amifostine (XER-001) alongside intense radiation therapy (SBRT) for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that can't be surgically removed. The goal is to see if it's safe and effective at protecting healthy tissue while targeting the tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04151082RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Steroid therapy for late nerve damage after throat cancer radiation
This trial tests whether high-dose steroids (prednisone or methylprednisolone) can improve symptoms of nerve damage that may occur years after radiation treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. It includes a registry for tracking similar nerve issues in head and neck cancer survivors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06877884Recruiting
Cancer care data collection registry
This trial gathers information from your routine cancer care to help researchers learn more about real-world treatments and outcomes. No extra tests or procedures are required.
Houston, TexasAges 18–120 - NCT06872723Recruiting
Lung cancer screening adherence study
This trial looks at how to help people stick with lung cancer screening. You may qualify if you smoke now or have quit recently, have a heavy smoking history, and are healthy enough for screening.
Houston, TexasAges 50–80 - NCT07655583RecruitingPhase 1
Skipping radiation after brain surgery
This study is for people with melanoma or lung cancer that has spread to the brain and who have had surgery to remove the brain tumor. It looks at whether it is safe to skip the usual radiation treatment after surgery, while taking a targeted drug therapy that is known to be effective in the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07655570RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab for advanced skin angiosarcoma
This trial tests a new drug called ivonescimab for people with advanced skin angiosarcoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. You must have already tried a chemotherapy drug like paclitaxel or docetaxel. The goal is to see if ivonescimab can help shrink or slow the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04199026Recruiting
Tiny implanted device delivers drugs to sarcoma tumors
This trial tests an implantable device placed during planned surgery to deliver cancer medicines directly to sarcoma tumors and study how they affect the tumors. It may be an option if your sarcoma has come back or spread and surgery is part of standard care.
Houston, TexasAges 10 years+ - NCT07397338RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RAS inhibitors with ivonescimab for solid tumors
This trial tests new drugs called RAS(ON) inhibitors combined with ivonescimab for people with solid tumors that have a RAS mutation. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06586892Recruiting
MRI study to predict jaw injury after radiation therapy
This study uses special MRI scans before and after radiation therapy to see if they can predict damage to your jawbone. If you are getting radiation to the head or neck area, this study may help monitor side effects.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02877303RecruitingPhase 2
Frontline drug treatment for newly diagnosed B-cell leukemia
This trial tests a combination of targeted and chemotherapy medicines as first treatment for newly diagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or related lymphoblastic lymphoma. It aims to improve how well treatment controls the leukemia and how long people can stay in remission.
Houston, TexasAges 14 years+ - NCT05039801RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug IACS-6274 tested for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests the experimental drug IACS-6274, sometimes with bevacizumab and paclitaxel, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to find the safest dose and to learn whether the treatment can shrink or control cancer for certain tumor mutation types.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04169737RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib and venetoclax for high-risk CLL or SLL
This trial tests whether acalabrutinib and venetoclax (with or without early obinutuzumab) can control chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is mainly for people whose disease is high-risk, has come back, or did not respond to earlier treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06875882Recruiting
Stress study for surgeons and musicians
This study looks at stress in surgeons and musicians using wearable brain sensors, body samples, and questionnaires. It aims to understand how stress affects performance and well-being.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07551596RecruitingPhase 2
Two immunotherapy drugs for colorectal cancer with residual disease
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs to see if they can stop colorectal cancer from returning after standard treatment. It is for people who still have cancer DNA in their blood after surgery and/or chemotherapy, which means they are at high risk of the cancer coming back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06207799RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo before and after transplant for high-risk myeloma
This trial tests a two-step approach for people with newly diagnosed, high-risk multiple myeloma who are eligible for a stem cell transplant. You'll get a drug called elranatamab before transplant to 'purge' the cancer, and then after transplant, you'll get maintenance therapy guided by how well your cancer is controlled. The goal is to see if this reduces the chance of the cancer coming back.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT05039632RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NBTXR3 plus radiation with anti-PD-1 for advanced lung or liver cancers
This study tests whether adding NBTXR3 (given into a tumor) and targeted radiation to anti–PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy can improve cancer control in advanced cancers that have spread to the lung and/or liver. Participants may be assigned to different radiation approaches to try to trigger tumor shrinkage in both treated and nearby or distant tumor areas.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04265430RecruitingPhase 4
MRI scans to predict normal-tissue side effects after treatment
This trial uses repeated MRI scans to better predict which patients may develop painful jaw and mouth tissue problems after radiation and/or certain bone or blood-vessel medicines. It may help clinicians spot problems earlier and tailor follow-up care.
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 · 21 studies
- Oncology Consultants · 2 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Ben Taub General Hospital
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - League City
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 1,185 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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