Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Phase 2 clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 66 recruiting phase 2 studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT06930651RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Engineered NK cell therapy for relapsed blood cancers
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (engineered NK cells) for people with certain blood cancers like AML, MDS, or CMML that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy aims to help your immune system attack cancer cells, and is given after a short course of chemotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT07072234RecruitingPhase 1
CAR NK cell therapy for advanced clear cell kidney cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR NK cells) that targets a protein called CD70 on kidney cancer cells. It's for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07113522RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new therapies for Crohn's and colitis
This trial tests new therapies for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It may help if your standard treatments aren't working well enough.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05035836RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug after early HER2-positive breast cancer surgery
This trial tests zanidatamab, a type of targeted antibody treatment, in people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer to see how well it works and how safe it is. Because it’s a single-arm pilot study, everyone in the study gets the drug, and you’ll likely be asked to undergo standard surgery if appropriate.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06045247RecruitingPhase 2
Epcoritamab with gentler chemo for older adults with lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs — epcoritamab and a gentler chemo regimen (rituximab-mini CVP) — for older or frailer patients with newly diagnosed aggressive B-cell lymphoma who cannot tolerate standard intensive chemo. The goal is to find a safer but effective treatment option that still controls the lymphoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06053658RecruitingPhase 2
Tivozanib and Nivolumab for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (tivozanib and nivolumab) for people with advanced kidney cancer that is not clear cell type. It aims to see if this drug pair can shrink or slow the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06108232RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs for untreated follicular lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two medications (obinutuzumab and CC-99282) for people with a type of lymphoma called follicular lymphoma that has not been treated before and is considered high-burden (meaning it is widespread or growing quickly). The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06570798RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Two Drugs for Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis
This trial tests two study drugs, inebilizumab and blinatumomab, for people with lupus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. It focuses on those with active disease, especially lupus-related kidney problems.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06830629RecruitingPhase 2
MZE829 for APOL1 kidney disease
This trial tests an experimental drug called MZE829 for people with kidney disease linked to the APOL1 gene. It aims to see if the drug can help protect kidney function.
Houston, TexasAges 18–68 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07535034RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Dotinurad for Gout in People Who Can't Take Other Medications
This trial tests a new drug called dotinurad for gout patients whose standard medications either don't work or cause side effects. Dotinurad works differently by helping your body get rid of uric acid (the substance that causes gout attacks), and the study will see if it safely lowers uric acid levels.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07411599RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK cell therapy plus cetuximab for belly-spread colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy (CAR-NK cells given directly into your belly and a vein) combined with a targeted drug (cetuximab) for colorectal cancer that has spread mainly to the lining of your belly. It aims to see if this treatment can shrink tumors and help people who have run out of standard chemotherapy options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07223229RecruitingPhase 2
Testing EI-001 for vitiligo that hasn't improved with other treatments
This study tests a new drug called EI-001 for people with non-segmental vitiligo (a type where white patches appear on both sides of the body). It is for those whose vitiligo has not gotten better with standard treatments like creams or light therapy, or who cannot use those treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07316010RecruitingPhase 2
Liso-cel for lymphoma with minimal residual disease after first treatment
This trial tests a type of CAR T-cell therapy (called liso-cel) for people with large B-cell lymphoma who still have tiny traces of cancer after their first treatment. The goal is to see if liso-cel can get rid of those remaining cancer cells and prevent the cancer from coming back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06968845RecruitingPhase 2
Study of LTI-03 for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
This trial tests an inhaled drug called LTI-03 to see if it can help people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It may be an option for those with moderate lung function who are stable on their current treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT06971939RecruitingPhase 4
Long-term safety of NT-501 implant for MacTel type 2
This study checks the long-term safety and effectiveness of the NT-501 implant for people with MacTel type 2. It is for people who have already been in an earlier NT-501 study, whether they got the real implant or a sham procedure.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06382155RecruitingPhase 2
Vosoritide for children with idiopathic short stature
This trial tests a medication called vosoritide to see if it can help children with unexplained short stature grow taller. It's for kids who are very short for their age but have normal growth hormone levels and no other known cause.
Houston, TexasAges 3–11 - NCT07382739RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy for advanced multiple myeloma
This trial tests whether combining radiation therapy with the drug elranatamab can help people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment, especially when the cancer has spread to soft tissues or bones outside the bone marrow. The goal is to see if this combination can make the immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06318897RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemo for early triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) plus two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) given before surgery for people with early-stage, triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment helps shrink or eliminate the tumor before it's removed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting phase 2 studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 13 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- DM Clinical Research · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Center for Clinical Studies
- DM Clinical Research - CyFair Clinical Research Center
- Mirador Therapeutics Selected Site
- Olympus Clinical Research
What taking part in a phase 2 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 studies in Texas.
Common questions
- Are there phase 2 clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 66 recruiting phase 2 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 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 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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