Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Melanoma clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 61 recruiting melanoma studies with a site in or near Houston — including 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 near Houston
- NCT04038619RecruitingPhase 1
Fecal transplant for immune-therapy diarrhea or bowel inflammation
This early-phase study tests whether stool/fecal microbiota transplant (a fecal transplant) can help people who develop significant diarrhea or colitis after immune-checkpoint therapy. It aims to reduce bowel inflammation and improve symptoms, while carefully checking for infections.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06500455RecruitingPhase 3
Standard vs longer radiation for brain metastases
This trial compares the usual short course of radiation therapy (one session) to a longer course (up to 5 sessions) for people with cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if the longer course works better and causes fewer side effects.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06545682RecruitingPhase 1
Study of alpelisib and pembrolizumab for advanced breast cancer or melanoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, alpelisib and pembrolizumab, for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer or melanoma that has spread. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink tumors, including those that have spread to the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06242470RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MGC026 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called MGC026 that targets a protein called B7-H3 on cancer cells, aiming to shrink or slow different advanced solid tumors. It is an early-phase study to find the right dose and check safety.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06172478RecruitingPhase 2
HER3-DXd for advanced solid tumors after prior treatment
This trial tests a new targeted drug called HER3-DXd for people with several types of advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a protein called HER3 on their surface.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05546827RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery radiation plus immunotherapy for mucosal melanoma
This Phase 2 trial tests giving radiation and immunotherapy before surgery for mucosal melanoma in the nose/sinuses or rectum. It may help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes while aiming to control the disease locally and in nearby areas.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03860883Recruiting
Comparing wider versus narrower surgery margins for stage II melanoma
This trial studies whether removing a slightly wider strip of skin around a melanoma improves outcomes compared with a narrower strip. It also uses a lymph node staging procedure to check spread and helps doctors fine-tune surgery for stage II melanoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Houston, TexasAges 40–75 - NCT06581406RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
RP2 with nivolumab for untreated uveal melanoma
This clinical trial tests a new treatment called RP2 (a virus that attacks cancer cells) combined with nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) for people with metastatic uveal melanoma who have never had immunotherapy before. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06594991RecruitingPhase 2
A study of three immunotherapy drugs for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (fianlimab, cemiplimab, and ipilimumab) for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to previous PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. It aims to see if this new combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07287917RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug combo for advanced breast cancer or melanoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (AMXT 1501, DFMO, and standard therapies) for people with advanced solid tumors, specifically breast cancer (ER+ HER2-) or melanoma that has progressed after other treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07224425RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helps shrink tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05026983RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drugs for melanoma spread to the brain
This Phase 2 trial tests two targeted medicines (binimetinib and encorafenib) for melanoma that has spread to the brain. It focuses on people whose tumor has a specific BRAF V600 mutation and who have brain metastases that are progressing or need treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06887205Recruiting
Lymphatic reconstruction after melanoma surgery: a pilot study
This trial tests a surgical procedure called immediate lymphatic reconstruction for melanoma patients who need lymph node removal. It aims to reduce swelling and improve recovery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06946225RecruitingPhase 1
Combination cell therapy for advanced melanoma or sarcoma
This trial tests a combination of two medicines: one that trains your immune cells to find cancer (ACTengine IMA203) and another that helps the body recognize the tumor (mRNA-4203). It's for people with advanced melanoma or synovial sarcoma who have already tried other treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05267626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AU-007 antibody for hard-to-remove or spread skin and lung cancers
This trial tests AU-007, an antibody that targets the IL-2 pathway, in people with certain advanced skin (melanoma) or lung (NSCLC) cancers. It’s designed for cancers that have already progressed after prior immune and other treatments, to see if AU-007 can shrink tumors or control disease.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06910657RecruitingPhase 1
IDOV-Immune vaccine for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental virus-based treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment is designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while boosting the immune system.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06413680RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of REGN10597 with or without cemiplimab for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called REGN10597, either alone or with cemiplimab, for people with advanced solid tumors (like melanoma or kidney cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06660420RecruitingPhase 1
PRAME-targeted NK cells for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy using your own immune cells (NK cells) modified to target a protein called PRAME found on melanoma cells. It is for people whose melanoma has not responded to or has returned after standard immunotherapies.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06264180RecruitingPhase 3
Viral therapy and nivolumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a combination of an investigational viral therapy (VO) and the immunotherapy nivolumab for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to previous anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4 treatments. The goal is to see if this combination works better than other standard treatments your doctor might choose.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT06466434RecruitingPhase 2
Prebiotic diet to boost immunotherapy for melanoma
This trial tests whether a special prebiotic diet can help your body's bacteria (microbiome) better respond to standard immunotherapy for advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. If you are starting your first immunotherapy, you may be able to join.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04851119RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tegavivint for kids and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This early-phase study tests tegavivint to see how well it works and how safe it is for children and young adults with solid cancers that have come back or are not responding. It may be an option if your tumor type (including certain lymphomas or desmoid tumors) matches the study’s rules.
Houston, TexasAges 1–30 - NCT07015190RecruitingPhase 3
Darovasertib before surgery for eye melanoma
This trial tests a drug called darovasertib given before standard surgery for primary uveal melanoma (a type of eye cancer that hasn't spread). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06246916RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new immunotherapy combo for advanced melanoma
This trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (anti-LAG-3 and anti-PD-1 antibodies) to see if they work better than standard treatment for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't been treated before. It may be an option if you have not yet received any systemic therapy for your melanoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Melanoma trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting melanoma studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 22 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- Lumi Research
- Memorial Hermann Hospital
- Retina Consultants of Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - League City
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Sugar Land
What taking part in a melanoma 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.
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Common questions
- Are there melanoma clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 61 recruiting melanoma 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 melanoma 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 melanoma 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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