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, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT06580314RecruitingPhase 3
Olaparib with or without bevacizumab for ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether taking the drug olaparib for one or two years, alone or with another drug called bevacizumab, can help keep ovarian cancer from coming back after initial chemotherapy and surgery. It is for people with certain genetic markers in their tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07444814RecruitingPhase 1
HWK-007 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called HWK-007, which is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. It is for people with specific advanced solid tumors (lung, endometrial, or ovarian cancer) that have not responded well to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07283731RecruitingPhase 2
Testing zanzalintinib plus pembrolizumab for certain sarcomas
This trial is looking at whether a new combination of two drugs, zanzalintinib and pembrolizumab, can help people with certain types of advanced soft-tissue sarcoma that have not responded to other treatments. It aims to find out if the combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05955014Recruiting
Study collects data from people with von Hippel-Lindau disease
This study is for people with von Hippel-Lindau (vHL) disease to collect information for research. It may help researchers better understand the condition and how to care for people with it.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06616636RecruitingPhase 1
Rezatapopt and azacitidine for AML or MDS with a specific TP53 mutation
This trial tests a new drug, rezatapopt, combined with azacitidine for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or not responded to treatment. It is only for people whose cancer cells have a specific change in a gene called TP53 (the Y220C mutation). The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06525220RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs. standard for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab) compared to pembrolizumab alone for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back and cannot be cured locally. It may be an option if your cancer has a certain protein (PD-L1) and you haven't had prior cancer treatment for this stage.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06625775RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BBO-10203 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BBO-10203, alone or combined with other cancer treatments, for people with certain advanced breast, colorectal, or lung cancers. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07007273RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for advanced skin sarcomas (not angiosarcoma)
This trial is testing a drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced soft tissue sarcomas that started in the skin. The goal is to see if this immunotherapy can help shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05335811RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan test of a new radioactive drug for tumors and inflammation
This Phase 1 study tests whether a new PET imaging tracer (a small amount of radioactive medicine) is safe and how it moves through the body. It’s mainly for adults with cancer who have signs of inflammation or possible immune side effects, so doctors can see what’s happening in the body.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05992909Recruiting
Lymphovenous bypass to prevent leg swelling after groin lymph node removal
This study looks at whether a surgical procedure called lymphovenous bypass can help prevent leg swelling (lymphedema) after lymph node removal from the groin or pelvis. Researchers will observe patients who undergo this bypass to see if it reduces swelling compared to traditional recovery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06926868RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of a new drug versus chemotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new investigational drug called izalontamab brengitecan against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who cannot receive immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the new drug works better at shrinking or slowing the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05503797RecruitingPhase 2
Study of FORE8394 for cancers with BRAF changes
This trial tests a new drug, FORE8394, for people whose cancers have a change in the BRAF gene. It may be an option if you have a solid tumor or brain tumor that has not responded to other treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 8 years+ - NCT06630091RecruitingPhase 2
Golidocitinib for newly diagnosed peripheral T-cell lymphoma
This study tests a new pill called golidocitinib for people newly diagnosed with certain types of peripheral T-cell lymphoma who have not been treated before. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective in shrinking or controlling the lymphoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06681220RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Temozolomide and stenoparib for relapsed small cell lung cancer
This trial tests two drugs—temozolomide and stenoparib—for people with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial chemo. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05929768RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter chemo plus immunotherapy without anthracyclines for early TNBC
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a shorter course of chemotherapy plus immunotherapy can work as well as standard treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. It avoids anthracycline drugs and may help reduce exposure to those medicines if the shorter plan is effective and safe.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04205968RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ramucirumab with chemo for advanced small bowel cancer
This trial studies whether adding ramucirumab to chemotherapy (either paclitaxel or FOLFIRI) works better for advanced small bowel adenocarcinoma that has already been treated with certain prior medicines. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people whose cancer has progressed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07283705RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BMS-986504 for MTAP-deleted pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug, BMS-986504, in people with pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change called MTAP deletion. The study aims to see if this drug can help shrink or control the tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06998407RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AVZO-023 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, AVZO-023, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07406633RecruitingPhase 2
KQB198 plus imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug called KQB198 combined with imatinib for people with advanced or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) that has a specific KIT or PDGFRA mutation. The goal is to see if this combination works better than imatinib alone as a first treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07011654RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of two drugs for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, naxitamab and sacituzumab govitecan, for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer that has already been treated with at least one chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06711965Recruiting
Custom molds for breast reconstruction shaping
This trial tests custom 3D-printed molds to help shape breast tissue during reconstruction. It is for people who are already planning a DIEP or TRAM flap after mastectomy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06925737RecruitingPhase 3
Study of I-DXd for metastatic prostate cancer
This study tests a new drug called Ifinatamab Deruxtecan (I-DXd) for people with metastatic prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It may help by targeting and destroying cancer cells in a different way.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02361320Recruiting
CT scan study for pancreatic or liver bile cancer
This study looks at how CT scans (detailed X-ray pictures) help diagnose pancreatic cancer or hepatobiliary (liver/bile duct) cancers. It may help your care team better decide what’s going on and plan next treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07415018Recruiting
Better MRI contrast for detecting cancer spread to brain lining
This study is testing different ways to give MRI contrast dye to better see if cancer has spread to the lining of the brain (leptomeningeal disease). It's for people with solid tumors who have had unclear results on standard scans or who are at high risk but have negative tests.
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 · 17 studies
- Avenzo Therapeutics Recruiting Site
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Ben Taub General Hospital
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston Methodist Saint John Hospital
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
- Memorial Hermann 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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