Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Phase 2 Study clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 258 recruiting phase 2 study 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
- NCT03016819RecruitingPhase 3
Test drugs anlotinib and catequentinib for advanced sarcoma
This Phase 3 study tests two anti-cancer medicines (anlotinib and catequentinib) for people with certain advanced soft-tissue sarcomas, including alveolar soft part sarcoma, synovial sarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma. It is designed for tumors that cannot be removed and that have either grown despite treatment or no longer respond to standard options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06774963RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LNCB74 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called LNCB74 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07646821RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of two drugs for leukemia with TP53 mutation
This trial tests combining two drugs, ropeginterferon alfa-2b and azacitidine, for people with myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukemia that has a TP53 gene change. The treatment may help control the cancer, and the study includes people who are newly diagnosed or whose disease has not responded to prior therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07000357RecruitingPhase 3
Study of AZD0780 to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
This trial tests a new medication, AZD0780, to see if it helps prevent major cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes in people who already have heart or blood vessel disease, or are at high risk for a first event. It might be a good fit if your cholesterol isn't well-controlled despite current treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05110742RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CD5-targeting NK cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a new kind of immune cell therapy (NK cells) that are made to attack cancer cells carrying the CD5 marker. You will have a short course of chemotherapy before the infusion to help the cells work. It is for people with certain blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07700979RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combo for stomach cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called cadonilimab combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach cancer that hasn't been treated yet. It compares this combination to chemotherapy with or without another immunotherapy drug, nivolumab.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07734649RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RSV and HMPV vaccine study for adults 60 and older
This study tests a new vaccine that targets two respiratory viruses, RSV and HMPV, to see if it's safe and effective in adults 60 years and older. It may help prevent serious lung infections caused by these viruses.
Houston, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT06136884RecruitingPhase 1
Study of AO-252 for advanced solid tumors with or without brain metastases
This trial tests an experimental oral pill (AO-252) that targets a protein called TACC3 in advanced solid tumors, including those that have spread to the brain. It is for people whose cancer has a specific genetic change (TP53 mutation) or who have prostate cancer, and who have already tried other treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05431088RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of osivelotor for sickle cell disease
This study tests an investigational medicine called osivelotor for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). The goal is to see if it can reduce pain crises and improve overall health. It is for adults and adolescents aged 12 and older.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT06556563RecruitingPhase 3
Optune with chemo and immunotherapy for new glioblastoma
This trial tests whether adding the Optune device (a wearable electric field therapy) to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. You may be able to join if you've completed initial radiation and chemo, and have not received certain immunotherapies before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07551583RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus chemotherapy for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma in young people
This study tests a combination of a newer immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) with standard chemotherapy (AVD) in children, teens, and young adults with newly diagnosed, early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma—a blood cancer affecting lymph nodes. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy improves outcomes while being tolerable for this age group.
Houston, TexasAges 2–21 - NCT07566364RecruitingPhase 2
Mosunetuzumab for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia with Minimal Residual Disease
This study tests a new antibody drug called mosunetuzumab in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have already tried other treatments and still have detectable leukemia cells in their bone marrow. The drug is designed to work in a way that might help your immune system fight the remaining cancer cells.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06589440RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SR-8541A plus two immunotherapies for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (SR-8541A, botensilimab, and balstilimab) for people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer that is not MSI-high. It aims to see if this combination can help when other treatments have stopped working.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07590934RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug combination study for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests several new drug combinations for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone treatments. It aims to find better ways to control the disease and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT07382817RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CAR T cells for patients with certain T or NK cell cancers
This trial tests whether a new treatment, called CAR T cells that target CD94, can help people with specific types of T or NK cell lymphoma or leukemia that have not responded to other treatments or have come back. The goal is to see if it is safe and works against the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06191978RecruitingPhase 1
Testing venetoclax with decitabine/cedazuridine for pediatric AML
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs (venetoclax and decitabine/cedazuridine) for children and teens whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not improved after prior treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can help shrink or control the leukemia.
Houston, TexasAges 2–18 - NCT05932862RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug XL309 for advanced tumors with HRR gene changes
This early-phase study tests XL309 (and sometimes a mix of XL309 with another treatment) in people whose advanced solid tumors have specific DNA-repair gene changes, such as BRCA1/2 or other HRR-related changes. It aims to see how well the drug works and what dose is safest for these cancers.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06907615RecruitingPhase 2
Study of HLX43 for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HLX43, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if HLX43 can help shrink or control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06103864RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Dato-DXd with or without durvalumab for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial is testing whether a new drug combination (Dato-DXd with or without durvalumab) works better than standard chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab for people with a certain type of advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has a protein called PD-L1. The study aims to find a more effective treatment option for this specific group.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07157033RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing XER-001 with radiation for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new way to deliver a drug called amifostine (XER-001) alongside intense radiation therapy (SBRT) for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that can't be surgically removed. The goal is to see if it's safe and effective at protecting healthy tissue while targeting the tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07664553RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new diabetes tablet for people on insulin
This trial tests a new once-daily tablet (elecoglipron) against a placebo to see if it can help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes who are already on insulin. It may offer an additional treatment option to help manage your diabetes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07681596RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests an experimental drug for multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to at least three previous treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help people whose cancer has progressed despite prior therapies including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug, and an anti-CD38 antibody.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06559306RecruitingPhase 3
Seltorexant for depression with insomnia symptoms
This trial tests if adding seltorexant to your current antidepressant can improve depression and sleep problems. It is for people with major depressive disorder who still have symptoms, especially insomnia, despite trying at least one antidepressant.
Houston, TexasAges 18–74
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Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting phase 2 study studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 13 studies
- Research Site · 5 studies
- DM Clinical Research · 2 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine
- DM Clinical Research - CyFair Clinical Research Center
- Exelixis Clinical Site #1
- Exelixis Clinical Site #2
- Houston Clinical Trials LLC
What taking part in a phase 2 study 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 phase 2 study studies in Texas.
Common questions
- Are there phase 2 study clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 258 recruiting phase 2 study 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 phase 2 study 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 phase 2 study 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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