Clinical trials · Texas
Cancer clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 1,492 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Texas — including Early Phase 1, 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 in Texas
- NCT06545604Recruiting
Yoga and lifestyle program before ovarian cancer treatment
This program offers gentle yoga and lifestyle guidance to help women with advanced ovarian cancer feel stronger and more prepared before chemotherapy and surgery. It is done virtually from home and focuses on your overall well-being.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06548412RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for first-line treatment of advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CTX-009 combined with three standard chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab) as a first treatment for bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06550050Recruiting
Study of Mouth Precancer and Cancer Features
This study looks at tissue and blood samples from people with mouth conditions that could become cancer or are already cancer. It aims to learn more about these conditions to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06577987RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CID-078 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called CID-078 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to find the right dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT06616584RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cemiplimab plus standard care for advanced lung cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard treatment can help people with advanced lung cancer that has already progressed after both platinum chemo and a prior immunotherapy. It is designed for those who responded to their first immunotherapy for at least 12 weeks before the cancer started growing again.
Amarillo, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06617858RecruitingPhase 2
AMB-05X for colorectal cancer with ctDNA after treatment
This trial tests a drug called AMB-05X for people with colorectal cancer who have completed all intended treatments and show no signs of cancer on scans, but still have cancer DNA (ctDNA) in their blood. The goal is to see if AMB-05X can eliminate this remaining cancer DNA and prevent the cancer from coming back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06667427Recruiting
Nerve transfer for facial paralysis in cancer patients
This study tests whether nerve transfer surgery can improve facial movement and quality of life in cancer patients with facial paralysis. Participants either receive the nerve transfer or are part of a control group that had past facial surgery without nerve repair.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06698458Recruiting
DaRT radiation plus chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new type of radiation called DaRT (Alpha DaRT) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer that is locally advanced or has spread. The goal is to see if adding this radiation treatment can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18–120 - NCT07300150RecruitingPhase 1
PT0511 for KRAS-mutated or amplified advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PT0511 that targets a specific gene change (KRAS) found in some advanced solid tumors. It's for people whose cancer has not responded well to other treatments and who are looking for a new option.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06881784RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a RAS-targeting pill for lung cancer
This trial tests a new daily pill (daraxonrasib/RMC-6236) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific RAS mutation. It's for those who have already tried 1 or 2 previous treatments, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07227415RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a new drug, PF-08634404, alone or with other cancer treatments, for adults with advanced kidney cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06743308Recruiting
New questionnaire to improve understanding in advanced lung cancer
This study tests a new questionnaire to help people with advanced lung cancer better understand their illness. It is for patients who are being treated at MD Anderson and were recently diagnosed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06759701RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Weight loss drug before prostate cancer surgery pilot study
This study tests if taking tirzepatide (a weight loss medicine) before prostate removal surgery is safe and helpful for overweight men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It aims to see if losing weight can improve surgery outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06760754Recruiting
Food farmacy and cooking program for cancer survivors
This study tests a clinic-based food farmacy and digital cooking program to see if it helps cancer survivors who have trouble getting enough food. It is for people treated at LBJ Hospital who finished cancer treatment in the last 5 years.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06785441Recruiting
Decision aid for older men considering active surveillance for prostate cancer
This study tests a decision aid to help men aged 65 and older with early-stage prostate cancer decide whether to choose active surveillance (monitoring the cancer instead of immediate treatment). The goal is to see if the tool helps men and their care partners make a more informed choice.
Houston, TexasAges 65 years+ - NCT06801041RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for anxiety or depression in cancer survivors
This trial tests if a single dose of psilocybin, given with therapy, can help cancer survivors who struggle with anxiety or depression. You would travel to MD Anderson for treatment and follow-up, and must stop certain medications beforehand.
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+ - NCT06824064RecruitingPhase 2
RBS2418 for advanced metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called RBS2418 for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and is getting worse, even after other treatments have stopped working. The goal is to see if RBS2418 can help control the cancer.
Kingwood, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06835569RecruitingPhase 1
ALTA3263 for advanced KRAS-mutated solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental pill called ALTA3263 for adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation. It's for people who have already tried other treatments or can't take them.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06897488RecruitingPhase 2
Omitting endocrine therapy and radiation in low-risk breast cancer
This trial tests whether older women with very low-risk, hormone-positive breast cancer can safely skip endocrine therapy (hormone-blocking pills) and radiation after lumpectomy. It aims to maintain quality of life while keeping cancer from coming back.
Houston, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT06907706Recruiting
Active living program for cancer survivors and caregivers
This study tests a program to help people affected by cancer become more active. It is for cancer survivors or their caregivers who live in certain areas of Houston.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06909201Recruiting
Lung MRI scan to study radiation treatment effects
This study uses a special MRI scan with xenon gas to see how radiation therapy affects your lungs. It may help doctors better understand treatment response and side effects.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06922591RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TNG462 for pancreatic and lung cancer with MTAP loss
This trial tests a new drug called TNG462, alone or combined with other drugs, for people with advanced pancreatic or non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have a specific genetic change (loss of MTAP and a RAS mutation). It aims to see if TNG462 is safe and works better than current treatments.
Irving, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06959550RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ivonescimab, which is a bispecific antibody that targets both PD-1 and VEGF. It is for people with metastatic colorectal cancer who have already tried standard treatments and may or may not have received immunotherapy before, depending on their tumor type.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in Texas
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 19 studies
- Texas Oncology · 3 studies
- NEXT Oncology · 2 studies
- Texas Oncology - Central / South Texas · 2 studies
- Texas Oncology - Gulf Coast · 2 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Community Clinical Trials
- New Experimental Therapeutics of San Antonio LLC
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.
Cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials in Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 1,492 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Texas, 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 in Texas?
- 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 Texas to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Texas, 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.
Not the right time?
New cancer studies open in Texas regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.