Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Tumor clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 405 recruiting tumor 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
- NCT06345729RecruitingPhase 3
Combination drug therapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill (calderasib) combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04906434RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ABSK-011 for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase study tests how safe ABSK-011 is, what side effects it causes, and how the body processes the drug. It may help certain patients with advanced solid cancers (including some liver cancer cases) whose tumors have specific test results.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT03486873RecruitingPhase 3
Study extension for people on pembrolizumab, testing long-term safety
This trial follows people with advanced tumors who are already on pembrolizumab (or similar treatment) to check long-term safety and effectiveness. It may help your care team by monitoring benefits and side effects over a longer period.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06963281RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an experimental drug for late-stage solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called IBI3020 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for these patients.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT07197827RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
YL242 for advanced solid tumors study
This trial tests a new drug called YL242 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatment or have not been treated yet. It looks at safety, how well the drug works, and includes different groups based on cancer type and prior therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06377527Recruiting
Tracking mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma cases
This study is creating a registry to collect information from patients with a rare type of gynecologic cancer called mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) and related types. By joining, you help doctors learn more about this cancer to improve future care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04657068RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ART0380 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called ART0380 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It may be especially helpful for those with certain DNA repair gene changes (like ATM or BRCA). The drug will be given alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine or irinotecan) depending on the part of the trial.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05340881Recruiting
Light exposure program for young survivors of childhood brain tumors
This trial studies whether a structured light-exposure routine can improve symptoms like fatigue and how survivors feel day to day. It is aimed at children and teens who have recovered from a non–high-risk type of brain tumor and have mild to moderate fatigue.
Houston, TexasAges 10–18 - NCT03739827Recruiting
Study rare solid tumors and collect your health samples
This study follows people (and sometimes family members) connected to rare solid tumors and collects health information and samples (biospecimens). It helps researchers understand how these cancers develop and builds resources for future research, which may benefit you by contributing to better tailored care for rare cancers.
Houston, TexasAges 4 weeks+ - NCT03972657RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new prostate and kidney cancer drug with immunotherapy
This early trial tests whether REGN5678 (nezastomig) is safe and how well it works, either by itself or with an immunotherapy drug (cemiplimab). It targets adults with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and certain metastatic kidney cancers that have already been treated.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07662018Recruiting
Study of stem cell transplant after chemo for children with germ cell tumors
This study looks at how well a stem cell transplant works after a specific combination of chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, docetaxel, melphalan, and carboplatin) in children and young adults up to age 21 whose germ cell tumors have come back or not responded to treatment. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from this approach.
Houston, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT04192344RecruitingPhase 1
First test of an anti-cancer drug for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests how safe a new drug (ABSK-021) is, what side effects it causes, and how the body processes it in people with advanced solid tumors. You may be eligible if your cancer has grown despite standard treatments or if no standard treatment exists.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05907980RecruitingPhase 1
ROSE12 alone and with other drugs for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called ROSE12, given alone or with other cancer treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The study aims to see if ROSE12 is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03899155RecruitingPhase 2
Study for continuing or restarting cancer treatment that worked before
This trial lets people who were already in a related “parent” study either keep taking treatment or restart it after it had stopped working for a while. It’s meant for people who previously had a meaningful response and may still benefit from continued treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03943004RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug DFP-14927 for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests DFP-14927, a new study drug, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It’s designed to see if the drug is safe and to learn how it works in people with limited treatment options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06982521RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drug combinations for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two different combinations of medicines for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that has a specific gene change called PIK3CA. The goal is to see which combination is better at slowing down the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06974110RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors with MSI-H or dMMR
This trial tests an oral medication called MOMA-341 in people with advanced solid tumors that have high microsatellite instability (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR). It aims to see if the drug can help when prior immunotherapy hasn't worked or isn't available.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07456046RecruitingPhase 1
Study of D3S-003 for advanced solid tumors with KRAS G12D mutation
This trial tests a new medicine called D3S-003 in people whose cancer has a specific change (mutation) known as KRAS G12D. The medicine aims to target and attack cancer cells with this mutation. It may be an option if standard treatments have stopped working or are not available.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04099797RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T therapy for certain GD2 brain tumors
This Phase 1 study tests CAR T cells designed to target a marker called GD2 on brain tumors. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and whether it can shrink or control these tumors in children and young adults.
Houston, TexasAges 1–25 - NCT05954312RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an experimental drug for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests VVD-130037, a new experimental medicine, to see if it is safe and tolerable in people with advanced (metastatic or unresectable) solid cancers. If you have already tried standard treatments and your body can handle study medication, you may be eligible—especially for certain lung, head and neck, or esophageal cancer types with specific genetic changes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07492680RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BMS-986504 for solid tumors with MTAP deletion
This trial tests an experimental drug called BMS-986504, given alone or with other drugs, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called a homozygous MTAP deletion. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working or aren't available.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06311214RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized ADC therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests personalized antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for advanced solid tumors. It looks for specific proteins on your tumor cells to match you with a treatment that targets them directly.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07705334RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SHY-ONC6 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called SHY-ONC6 that targets and breaks down cancer cells. It's for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments.
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+
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Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting tumor studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 14 studies
- Texas Children's Hospital · 3 studies
- D3 Bio Investigative Site 1403
- Houston Methodist Hospital Cancer Center
- Investigative Site #129
- Local Institution - 0364
- NEXT Houston
- Oncology Consultants
What taking part in a tumor 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 tumor studies in Texas.
Common questions
- Are there tumor clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 405 recruiting tumor 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 tumor 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 tumor 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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New tumor studies open near Houston regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.