Clinical trials · Texas
Cancer clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 1,482 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Texas — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT04783168Recruiting
Using a step-tracking device to improve recovery after lung surgery
This study tests whether tracking daily steps with a wearable and app can help people recover better after lung surgery (especially a lobectomy). You may be asked to wear a device and follow a recovery plan while your activity is monitored.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04832698Recruiting
Survey of radiology residents after endovascular simulator training
This study is a survey that asks current interventional and diagnostic radiology residents about their experience after training with an endovascular simulator. Your answers may help improve the simulator training program for future residents.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04777994RecruitingPhase 1
Drug ABBV-CLS-484 for advanced cancers that lack options
This Phase 1 trial tests ABBV-CLS-484 in people with advanced or metastatic tumors when standard treatments have not worked or aren’t available. Because it’s an early study, the main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the cancer responds in different cancer types.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04751396Recruiting
Melanoma education for people with autoimmune conditions
This trial tests an educational tool to help people with melanoma and pre-existing autoimmune disease understand immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. It aims to support you and your care team with information that can help you make decisions and feel more prepared.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04744116RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cord blood cell therapy added to ruxolitinib for steroid-resistant GVHD
This trial studies whether adding cord-blood–derived cells to ruxolitinib can improve steroid-resistant acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) affecting the lower gut or liver. It’s meant for people who are not getting better (or are worsening) despite adequate steroid treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 12–80 - 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+ - NCT04693468RecruitingPhase 1
Testing three combinations for advanced solid tumors with gene defects
This Phase 1 trial tests whether adding specific medicines (talazoparib plus another drug) can help people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have certain gene or tumor marker changes. It also aims to find safer, workable doses and see how well these combinations work in different tumor groups.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04712539RecruitingPhase 2
Baloxavir and oseltamivir for severe flu in immune-compromised people
This trial tests whether two flu medicines—baloxavir and oseltamivir—work better to treat influenza in people with weakened immune systems (like transplant or blood cancer patients). It may help reduce severe complications, especially when flu affects the lungs or is at high risk to do so.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT04745949RecruitingPhase 2
Testing first-line antibody plus immunotherapy for mediastinal lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of antibody therapy and immunotherapy (plus standard chemo) as first treatment for primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma. It may help shrink the lymphoma and improve how long patients stay in remission.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04708054RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Venetoclax with busulfan chemo for high-risk AML or MDS
This study tests whether adding venetoclax to a specific busulfan-based chemotherapy plan improves outcomes for people with high-risk AML or MDS. It mainly targets patients whose leukemia/marrow disease still has high-risk features or measurable disease after initial treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT04686305RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug T-DXd plus immunotherapy, with or without chemotherapy for HER2+ lung cancer
This Phase 1 study tests the safety (and early effectiveness) of T-DXd combined with immunotherapy, sometimes also with chemotherapy, in people with advanced lung cancer that is HER2-positive. It may help if standard options have been limited or your tumor does not have certain genetic changes that already have targeted treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04616560RecruitingPhase 2
New drug for recurrent Wilms tumor, osteosarcoma, and DSRCT
This trial tests a targeted drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan for children and young adults with certain cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. It may help if your tumor has not responded to standard therapies.
Dallas, TexasAges 12–39 - NCT04683250RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RET-targeting drug study for advanced cancers with RET changes
This trial tests an “RET-inhibitor” medicine (TAS0953/HM06) for advanced solid tumors that have RET gene changes. It may help shrink tumors by blocking cancer growth signals from the RET gene.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04666727Recruiting
Diet and gut microbiome study during screening colonoscopy
This study looks at how a person’s diet (vegetarian vs. omnivorous) affects the germs in the gut and related stool and tissue samples. You may be able to join if you’re getting a screening colonoscopy and meet lifestyle and medication requirements.
Houston, TexasAges 45 years+ - NCT04644952Recruiting
Study of robotic lung segment surgery outcomes
This study looks at people who had a lung surgery called a segmentectomy with robotic assistance in the past. It aims to understand how these surgeries are done over time and what outcomes result for patients.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT04614194RecruitingPhase 2
Blood and tumor markers to test response to abemaciclib
This trial studies how the immune system and other body signals in blood and tumor tissue relate to how well abemaciclib works before breast cancer surgery. The goal is to learn who benefits most from this medicine and why.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04604522Recruiting
Study airway brushing in people with bronchiolitis obliterans
This study collects tiny airway samples during a planned bronchoscopy to better understand bronchiolitis obliterans (a long-term lung complication after transplant). Your samples may help researchers learn how the disease starts and changes over time.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT04659616RecruitingPhase 1
Pemigatinib after standard chemo for newly diagnosed AML
This Phase 1 trial studies whether adding pemigatinib after standard “7+3” chemotherapy can improve outcomes in certain newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients. It aims to find a safe dose and see how well the drug works in a very specific AML genetic group.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04604509RecruitingPhase 4
Smoking quit plan using counseling and nicotine-free medicines
This trial tests whether a quit program that combines counseling with medicines (nicotine replacement, varenicline, or bupropion) helps people stop or cut down smoking. It’s also delivered through telehealth, with repeated check-ins to see how well the plan works and whether it’s safe for you.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04623931RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and radiation for IDH-wildtype glioma
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of chemotherapy and radiation after surgery for certain brain tumors that are “IDH wildtype.” It aims to control the tumor and improve outcomes for people with specific types of glioma or glioblastoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04611087Recruiting
Weight-loss program participants: self-monitoring focus group
This trial is looking to learn from people who finished a specific weight-loss program recently and ask them to share their experiences. The goal is to improve how weight-loss support and tracking work for participants.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT04546399RecruitingPhase 2
Blinatumomab with or without nivolumab for first relapse ALL
This study compares blinatumomab alone versus blinatumomab plus nivolumab in young people whose B-cell ALL has returned for the first time. It aims to see whether adding nivolumab improves control of the leukemia after relapse.
Lubbock, TexasAges 1–30 - NCT04566328RecruitingPhase 3
Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma test of combination therapy
This Phase 3 trial tests a combination treatment approach for adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, focusing on response and deeper remission. It may help by improving how well the disease is controlled early and measuring results beyond standard tests.
Bryan, 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
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · 4 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- Children's Hospital of San Antonio
- Cook Children's Medical Center
- Covenant Children's Hospital
- Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
- Driscoll Children's 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.
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.