Clinical trials · Texas
Cancer clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 1,492 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Texas — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT02438904Recruiting
Get help selecting stem cells after poor transplant recovery
This trial offers a specialized device to help choose certain stem cells after a transplant when graft function is poor or not working. It may help improve how well the transplant takes and functions in your body.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT05232916RecruitingPhase 3
Vaccine for HER2-positive breast cancer after standard treatment
This trial tests a vaccine (GLSI-100) that may help prevent the return of HER2-positive breast cancer. It is given to patients who still had cancer cells after initial treatment with trastuzumab, or who had stage III disease and achieved a complete response.
Austin, TexasAges 18–100 - NCT04715191RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T therapy for GPC3-positive pediatric solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests a customized immune-cell treatment (CAR T cells) made to recognize GPC3, a marker found on some tumors. It’s designed for children and young people whose solid tumors have not been cured by standard treatment and who can safely receive this therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 1–21 - NCT07089953Recruiting
Does the doctor's computer use affect your visit?
This study looks at whether a small change in how doctors use electronic health records can improve how compassionate and professional they seem during your clinic visit. If you join, you would fill out a short survey after your appointment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06548776Recruiting
Using MRI to study the spinal cord in cancer
This study uses a special MRI technique to look at the health of the spinal cord in healthy people and in patients whose cancer has spread to the lining around the brain and spinal cord (called leptomeningeal disease, or LMD). It aims to establish new ways to monitor spinal cord health.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07114601RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4257496 for people with GRPR-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, LY4257496, in people with certain types of cancer that have a protein called GRPR on their cells. The study aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04269902RecruitingPhase 3
Early treatment check for high-risk CLL/SLL
This Phase 3 trial studies an early treatment approach for people with high-risk CLL or SLL who have not yet needed standard therapy. It aims to see if treating earlier can improve outcomes while keeping side effects manageable.
Bryan, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07444619RecruitingPhase 1
Combination drugs for returning soft tissue sarcoma in young people
This trial tests if combining four drugs (pazopanib, trabectedin, ipilimumab, and nivolumab) can help treat soft tissue sarcomas that have come back. It is for children and young adults up to age 30.
Houston, TexasAges 1–30 - NCT04870762RecruitingTeam says not enrollingPhase 2
3D-printed tongue stents during head and neck radiation
This Phase 2 study tests whether customized 3D-printed stents can be used safely during head and neck radiotherapy. If you’re having radiation (with or without chemotherapy), the stent may help make treatment easier and more precise, potentially improving the experience and outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06840288Recruiting
Lung tumor ablation registry study
This study tracks patients with small lung tumors that are treated with a robotic bronchoscope to destroy the tumor using heat. It aims to learn how well this procedure works over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06851507RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two creams for multiple actinic keratoses
This study compares a cream with fluorouracil alone to a cream with fluorouracil plus calcipotriene for people with several actinic keratoses (a type of rough, precancerous spot caused by sun damage). The goal is to see if the combination works better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06639854Recruiting
CMV immunity test to guide antiviral prevention after transplant
This trial uses a blood test to measure your immune system's ability to fight CMV, a common virus after transplant. The results will help your doctors decide if you can safely stop taking the antiviral medication letermovir earlier to avoid unnecessary side effects.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06647953RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a standard approach for pleuropulmonary blastoma, with or without topotecan
This trial compares a standard surgery and chemotherapy plan for type I pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) to adding the drug topotecan for types II and III PPB. The goal is to see if the extra drug helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes for children with more advanced disease.
San Antonio, TexasAges Up to 21 years - NCT06466395RecruitingPhase 1
Hyper-CVAD plus venetoclax for relapsed pediatric leukemia
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs (hyper-CVAD) plus a targeted pill called venetoclax for children and young adults with a type of leukemia that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combo can help control the leukemia.
Houston, TexasAges 2–21 - NCT06313359Recruiting
Understanding fall risk in people with nerve pain from cancer treatment
This study looks at how nerve damage from cancer treatment affects fall risk and quality of life. By comparing people with nerve symptoms to those without, researchers hope to find ways to improve safety and daily living.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06136624RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to standard hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new pill, opevesostat, against other hormone treatments for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after previous therapies. It aims to see which approach works better.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06006273RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug combo for children with returning solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of three chemotherapy drugs (eribulin, irinotecan, and temozolomide) for children and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 1–25 - NCT06085625RecruitingPhase 2
Outpatient vs. Overnight Stay After Thyroid Lobectomy
This study compares patient-reported outcomes and safety for patients who have thyroid lobectomy as an outpatient (go home the same day) versus an overnight stay in the hospital. It may be a good fit if you live within 50 miles of the hospital, have someone to help you at home for a few days, and are not at high risk for bleeding complications.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05879159Recruiting
Faster home recovery after minimally invasive liver surgery
This trial studies an “enhanced recovery” plan to help some people go home sooner after minimally invasive (often robotic) liver surgery. It aims to improve comfort and outcomes while making early discharge possible for carefully selected patients.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05642611RecruitingPhase 3
Cooling and compression for nerve protection during chemotherapy
This study tests whether using cooling and/or compression on the arms or legs can prevent nerve damage that can happen from certain chemotherapy drugs. If you get eligible chemo soon, this may help lower the chance of painful numbness or tingling during treatment.
Edinburg, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05554133Recruiting
Optical guidance study for oral biopsy planning
This study tests a “precision optical” method to help guide an oral biopsy in people with abnormal or potentially cancerous mouth spots. It may help clinicians target the right area to sample, making diagnosis more accurate.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05361551Recruiting
Test-guided liver ablation for up to five colorectal metastases
This study tests a planning and confirmation software tool during a needle-based liver procedure to treat colorectal cancer metastases. It aims to help doctors cover tumors more completely while reducing the chance of leaving tumor tissue behind.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04751409RecruitingPhase 2
Less versus more follow-up after sarcoma surgery
This trial compares two schedules of post-treatment check-ups to see which one better supports patient quality of life. You’d fill out surveys for up to two years to measure how you feel over time.
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 · 17 studies
- Texas Oncology · 3 studies
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · 3 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- DHR Health Institute for Research and Development · 2 studies
- Texas Oncology - Central / South Texas · 2 studies
- Texas Oncology - Gulf Coast · 2 studies
- Baylor University Medical 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 1,492 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.