Clinical trials · Texas
Cancer clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 1,482 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Texas — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT06467357RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced bile duct cancer with HER2
This study tests a new combination of drugs for advanced bile duct cancer that has not been treated yet and shows a protein called HER2. It compares the new combination to the standard treatment to see if it works better or has fewer side effects.
Austin, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT06452277RecruitingPhase 3
Testing sevabertinib for advanced HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial compares a new targeted drug called sevabertinib against standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if sevabertinib works better and is safe.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06445062RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RAS-targeting drugs for gastrointestinal cancers
This trial tests new drugs that target a specific genetic change (RAS) in gastrointestinal cancers like pancreatic and colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink or slow down the cancer.
Irving, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06444269RecruitingPhase 2
Precision radiation before surgery for early hormone-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a focused radiation treatment before surgery for early-stage breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative. The goal is to give precise radiation only to the tumor, with the hope of reducing side effects and improving outcomes.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06439836RecruitingPhase 1
Combination immunotherapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug, CA-4948, combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced bladder cancer that grew after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help when standard treatments stop working.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06435429RecruitingPhase 3
Zanidatamab vs trastuzumab for HER2+ breast cancer
This study compares a new drug called zanidatamab against trastuzumab (Herceptin), both given with a chemotherapy of your doctor's choice. It is for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread and who have already tried T-DXd treatment.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06427941RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of BGB-B2033 with other drugs for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called BGB-B2033, alone or with other drugs (tislelizumab and bevacizumab), in people with certain advanced cancers. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth, and to check its safety.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06401421Recruiting
Blood test for tumor DNA after breast cancer chemo
This study tests a new blood test to see if it can find tiny bits of tumor DNA after chemotherapy. If you have a larger or higher-risk breast cancer and are getting chemotherapy before surgery, you may join. The test could help doctors know if your cancer is gone or if more treatment is needed.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06380751RecruitingPhase 3
New targeted therapy for BRCA/PALB2-mutated HR+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of targeted therapies (saruparib plus camizestrant or hormone therapy) against standard treatments for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer. It may be a good option if you have a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutation and have not yet had treatment for your advanced disease.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06394570RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Enfortumab vedotin and radiation for bladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of a targeted drug (enfortumab vedotin) and focused radiation before surgery to remove the bladder. It aims to improve outcomes for people with bladder cancer that has not spread beyond the bladder.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03932786Recruiting
Study of health and wellbeing after retinoblastoma treatment
This study looks at long-term health outcomes—how patients are doing physically and in daily life—after treatment for retinoblastoma. It may help doctors understand what support or follow-up care could be most helpful after treatment.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06350097RecruitingPhase 3
Osimertinib with or without datopotamab deruxtecan for first-line EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (osimertinib plus datopotamab deruxtecan) against osimertinib alone in patients with a specific type of lung cancer called EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. It is for people with advanced or recurrent disease who have not yet received systemic treatment.
Webster, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06345729RecruitingPhase 3
Combination drug therapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill (calderasib) combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06319820RecruitingPhase 3
TAR-210 vs standard bladder chemo for FGFR-mutated bladder cancer
This trial compares a new drug, TAR-210, which is placed directly into the bladder, against standard chemotherapy given through a catheter. It is for people with a specific type of bladder cancer that has a change in the FGFR gene.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06303505RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TUB-040 for advanced ovarian or lung cancer after standard treatments fail
This study tests a new drug called TUB-040 for people with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy, or with a type of lung cancer that has returned or spread. The drug is designed to target cancer cells and deliver a powerful anti-cancer agent directly to them, potentially slowing the disease.
Irving, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06312137RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab with or without another drug for lung cancer after surgery
This trial tests adding a new drug (sacituzumab tirumotecan) to pembrolizumab for people with non-small cell lung cancer that did not completely disappear after initial treatment and surgery. The goal is to see if the combination works better than pembrolizumab alone.
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+ - NCT06282575RecruitingPhase 3
Zanidatamab plus chemo for advanced HER2-positive bile duct cancer
This phase 3 trial tests whether adding zanidatamab (a targeted antibody) to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for advanced HER2-positive biliary tract cancer. If you have this type of cancer that has spread or can't be removed, and you've had little or no prior treatment, this study might be an option.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06275360RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy re-treatment for veterans with lung cancer
This trial tests whether restarting immunotherapy along with chemotherapy and radiation can help veterans with stage III lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It's for people whose tumors have a certain protein (PD-L1) and who haven't had these treatments before for advanced cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06287515RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation to the pituitary gland for cancer pain
This study tests a focused radiation treatment on a small gland in the brain to see if it can relieve cancer-related pain that hasn't been controlled by standard treatments like painkillers or other therapies. It may help patients whose pain limits their daily life.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06284486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Venetoclax and revumenib for AML with residual disease
This trial tests two targeted drugs, venetoclax and revumenib, for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific change in the NPM1, KMT2A, or NUP98 genes and has minimal residual disease (MRD) after treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can clear remaining leukemia cells and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT06267729RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new cell therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy (AZD0754) for metastatic prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard hormone therapy and chemotherapy. It’s looking for people whose cancer has gotten worse despite prior treatments, and who are still in fairly good health.
Houston, TexasAges 18–130 - NCT06234423RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CUSP06 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called CUSP06 for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. It may help if standard treatments no longer work.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06217822RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new radiation therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium, that targets prostate cancer cells. It is for people whose advanced prostate cancer has stopped responding to hormone therapy and may have spread.
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 · 8 studies
- Research Site · 4 studies
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · 4 studies
- NEXT Oncology · 3 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Houston Metro Urology
- Investigative Site
- Joe Arrington Cancer Research & Treatment Center
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 1,482 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.