Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Down Syndrome clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 153 recruiting down syndrome studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT07210515RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Ambros Therapy for Early CRPS
This trial tests if an intravenous medicine called AMBTX-01 (neridronate) can help people with early-stage Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type 1. It focuses on those whose affected limb feels warm, looks red, and is swollen.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05090345Recruiting
Registry for young people getting bone marrow transplants
This trial is a registry that follows children and young adults up to age 26 who are having a bone marrow transplant, to better understand complications related to blood vessel and organ injury. It may help future patients by improving how doctors predict and prevent these problems.
Houston, TexasAges birth–26 years - NCT01186913Enrolling by invitation
Natural history study for severe combined immune deficiency (SCID)
This study follows children and adults with SCID and related immune disorders to understand how the illness behaves over time. It also helps researchers learn which testing results and genetic types of SCID match different treatment plans.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT00801489RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for AML or high-risk MDS using combination chemo
This trial tests a combination treatment (chemo drugs plus a growth-factor medicine) for people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or certain high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). It may help by targeting cancer cells in the blood and bone marrow and improving remission chances.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT00697411Recruiting
Study of Aicardi syndrome in X-linked disorders
This trial looks at people with features that suggest Aicardi syndrome, a rare condition that can affect the brain and eyes and may include seizures. Researchers want to better understand the condition and how it shows up, which may help guide care in the future.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06851338Recruiting
Inspire therapy study for teens with Down syndrome and sleep apnea
This study tests a device called Inspire that stimulates the airway during sleep to treat obstructive sleep apnea in teenagers with Down syndrome who cannot use a CPAP machine or had a tonsillectomy that did not work well.
Houston, TexasAges 13–18 - NCT00912041Recruiting
Test of a brain-to-computer device for quadriplegia
This study tests whether a tiny brain computer interface can help people with quadriplegia (loss of movement in all four limbs) communicate or control technology. It’s mainly a feasibility study, meaning the goal is to see if the device can work safely and reliably in real life.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT06834282RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CER-1236 for certain blood cancers
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy called CER-1236 for people with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, or myelofibrosis. It aims to see if it can help treat these cancers.
Houston, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT01515527RecruitingPhase 2
Cladribine plus low-dose cytarabine and decitabine for AML or MDS
This Phase 2 study tests a combination chemotherapy plan (cladribine, low-dose cytarabine, and decitabine) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It aims to shrink the leukemia/MDS and improve outcomes, including for certain people who may not tolerate standard treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT02074839RecruitingPhase 1
Oral AG-120 for advanced blood cancers with an IDH1 mutation
This Phase 1 study tests an oral medicine called AG-120 in adults with advanced blood cancers that have a specific IDH1 mutation. It also looks at safety and how the treatment works, with frequent blood, urine, and bone marrow samples.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04493164RecruitingPhase 2
CPX-351 plus ivosidenib for IDH1-mutated leukemia or high-risk MDS
This trial tests CPX-351 together with ivosidenib in people with IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It aims to improve disease control, especially in tumors with a specific genetic change called IDH1.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06247787RecruitingPhase 1
Imetelstat plus chemo for relapsed leukemia in kids
This trial tests a new drug called imetelstat combined with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and cytarabine) for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of imetelstat and see if it helps control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 1–18 - NCT02852031Recruiting
Care program for newborns needing the Norwood procedure
This trial focuses on improving care for babies born with certain complex heart conditions where only one pumping chamber works. It is meant for babies (including unborn babies) who are planned to have the Norwood procedure, which is a common early surgery.
Houston, TexasAges Up to 1.3 years - NCT03011814RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Durvalumab plus lenalidomide for relapsed T-cell lymphoma
This study tests a combination of two drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and lenalidomide (a targeted therapy)—to see if they are safe and effective for people with T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to harness your immune system to fight the cancer while also attacking the cancer cells directly.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02863172Recruiting
Genetic studies in families with inherited colon cancer
This study looks at genetic reasons some families get colon cancer due to inherited (run-in-the-family) syndromes. It may help doctors better understand risk and tailor care for you or your relatives.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06840496RecruitingPhase 3
Study of oral NA-921 vs placebo for girls and women with Rett syndrome
This trial tests an oral medication called NA-921 in females with Rett syndrome to see if it works better than a placebo. It may be an option for those who have a confirmed MECP2 gene mutation and stable seizure patterns.
Houston, TexasAges 5–20 - NCT02727803RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized natural killer cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a customized immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for certain blood cancers to try to control or eliminate cancer cells. You may qualify if your cancer has come back, did not fully respond, or has higher risk features.
Houston, TexasAges 15–80 - NCT05994664Recruiting
Heart Coherence Training for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos
This study tests whether a breathing and heart-rate training program (called Heart Coherence Training) can help people with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome feel better. It's done from home using your phone and a computer or tablet.
Houston, TexasAges 12–45 - NCT07568015Recruiting
Nerve-targeted treatment for lateral hip pain
This study tests an experimental treatment that targets nerves around the hip to relieve pain on the outside of the hip. It may help people who have tried other treatments without enough relief.
Houston, TexasAges 22–80 - NCT05932589Recruiting
Study of brain signals as signs of Rett syndrome
This study measures brain and nerve activity (brain signals) to find patterns that match Rett syndrome. It may help researchers better track Rett changes over time and develop more precise ways to measure response in future treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 1–18 - NCT07625579Recruiting
Collaboration for Down Syndrome Progress Research Study
This research study aims to better understand Down syndrome by collecting health information, family history, and sometimes brain imaging or sleep data from children and adults with Down syndrome and their families. The goal is to advance knowledge that could improve health and development for people with Down syndrome.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT04064060RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety follow-up for luspatercept study participants
This trial studies the long-term safety of luspatercept (ACE-536) in people who already took part in an earlier luspatercept study. It mainly helps doctors better understand ongoing side effects and overall safety over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06112418Recruiting
Personalized vs standard care to prevent heart attacks
This trial compares two ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes: one uses a special heart CT scan to guide care, the other uses standard risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. You may be eligible if you are older (men over 55, women over 65) and have diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome.
Houston, TexasAges 55 years+ - NCT05981300Recruiting
Pediatric Gastroparesis Research Registry
This study collects information from children and young adults with gastroparesis (a condition where the stomach empties slowly). It helps researchers understand how this condition affects people over time.
Houston, TexasAges 8–25
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Down Syndrome trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting down syndrome studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 9 studies
- Texas Children's Hospital · 4 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 3 studies
- All-American Orthopedic & Sports
- Ambros Clinical Trial Site
- Baylor College of Medicine/ Texas Children's Hospital
- Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
- Biomed Testing Facility #BIO-19-77030
What taking part in a down syndrome 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting down syndrome studies in Texas.
Common questions
- Are there down syndrome clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 153 recruiting down syndrome 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 down syndrome 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 down syndrome 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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