Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Tumor clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 404 recruiting tumor 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
- NCT02600949Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Peptide vaccine study for advanced pancreatic or colon cancer
This Phase 1 study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient’s tumor to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer. It is for people with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancer (often after surgery or while metastatic) and aims to see if the approach is safe and can help immune control of the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03093116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib for ALK, ROS1, or NTRK tumor gene changes
This trial studies repotrectinib, a targeted medicine, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene rearrangements (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK). It may help shrink tumors or control cancer growth based on the patient’s tumor genetic result.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT04585750RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for TP53 Y220C-mutated advanced cancers
This early-phase study tests PC14586 (rezatapopt) in people with advanced or metastatic solid cancers that carry a specific TP53 mutation called Y220C. It mainly looks at safety and how well the treatment may work, sometimes combined with pembrolizumab.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT04427384Recruiting
Brain tumor patients treated with GammaTiles registry
This study is a patient registry for people with brain tumors who had surgery to remove as much as safely possible and then had GammaTiles placed. It mainly collects information and follow-up imaging to understand how patients do after the treatment.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT04665206RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing VT3989 for certain advanced cancers
This early-stage trial tests VT3989 in people with specific advanced (metastatic or unresectable) cancers. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in patients who fit the genetic or diagnosis-specific requirements.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04683250RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RET-targeting drug study for advanced cancers with RET changes
This trial tests an “RET-inhibitor” medicine (TAS0953/HM06) for advanced solid tumors that have RET gene changes. It may help shrink tumors by blocking cancer growth signals from the RET gene.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04479696Recruiting
Video coaching to ease anxiety during brain tumor radiation
This study tests a personalized video meant to reduce stress and anxiety for people getting radiation for brain tumors, and for their caregivers. You and your caregiver would complete short questionnaires before and after using the video support.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04322318RecruitingPhase 2
Study of combination chemotherapy for Wilms tumor in children
This Phase 2 trial tests combination chemotherapy for children with certain types of Wilms tumor—either newly diagnosed diffuse anaplastic Wilms tumor or favorable Wilms tumor that has come back. The goal is to see how well the treatment controls the tumor and is tolerable for children.
Houston, TexasAges Up to 30 years - NCT04075305Recruiting
Study measuring radiation treatment outcomes with an MR-Linac
This study follows what happens when radiation treatment is guided using an MR-Linac (a special machine that combines MRI imaging with radiation). It may help improve how radiation therapy is planned and assessed, especially for people who can safely have MRI scans.
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 - NCT04429542RecruitingPhase 1
Test of an EGFR-targeting drug for advanced solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests the safety of BCA101 (an EGFR-targeting treatment) alone or combined with pembrolizumab. It may help people with certain EGFR-driven advanced cancers, depending on the tumor type, prior treatments, and required biopsy testing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04145622RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ifinatamab deruxtecan for advanced hard-to-treat solid cancers
This early-stage trial tests an investigational antibody-drug medicine (ifinatamab deruxtecan) in people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to see whether it can shrink tumors or help control cancer, and to learn about side effects and the best way to use it.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04265430RecruitingPhase 4
MRI scans to predict normal-tissue side effects after treatment
This trial uses repeated MRI scans to better predict which patients may develop painful jaw and mouth tissue problems after radiation and/or certain bone or blood-vessel medicines. It may help clinicians spot problems earlier and tailor follow-up care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04516447RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced ovarian cancer
This Phase 1 trial studies how well and how safely azenosertib (ZN-c3) works in people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. It may help by offering a new treatment option for cancers that don’t respond well to platinum chemotherapy (platinum-resistant).
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04300556RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an antibody-drug for advanced certain cancers
This early-phase trial tests a treatment called MORAb-202, an antibody “delivery” drug, to see if it’s safe and can help shrink or control certain advanced cancers. It may help people whose tumors match the study’s specific cancer types and prior treatment history.
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+ - NCT03067181RecruitingPhase 3
Active surveillance and chemotherapy for germ cell tumors
This study looks at how to manage germ cell tumors in children and young adults using careful monitoring for some patients and chemotherapy for others. It aims to see whether these approaches can control the cancer while avoiding unnecessary treatment when possible.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT03048266Recruiting
Testing genes and blood chemistry in MEN1 pancreatic tumors
This study looks at blood chemistry (metabolomics) and genetic information in people who have MEN1, especially if they are being evaluated for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It may help doctors better diagnose these tumors by finding patterns in test results.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - 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+ - NCT04094610RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib for kids with certain cancer gene changes
This early-phase study tests repotrectinib, a targeted medicine, in children and young adults whose tumors have specific gene changes involving ROS1 or NTRK. It may help shrink advanced cancers that carry these gene alterations.
Houston, TexasAges Up to 25 years - NCT05632809RecruitingPhase 2
Boosting immune cells after lung cancer chemoradiation
This trial studies whether a medicine called NKTR-255 can help restore and strengthen immune cells after standard chemoradiation for non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to improve how well the body can fight the cancer after initial treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03947385RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
First drug test for metastatic uveal melanoma with specific gene changes
This Phase 1/2 trial studies IDE196 in adults with metastatic uveal melanoma that has certain gene mutations or fusions. It’s mainly testing safety and correct dosing, and may help shrink tumors in patients matched to the tumor’s genetic changes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03830151RecruitingPhase 1
C-13 pyruvate MRI to help diagnose brain gliomas
This early-phase study tests a special MRI scan using C-13 pyruvate to help identify and understand gliomas (a type of brain tumor) in people with brain tumors going to surgery or biopsy. It may help doctors see tumor signals better before or around the time of your procedure.
Houston, TexasAges 19 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 · 20 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 4 studies
- Local Institution · 3 studies
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Local Institution - 2146
- Texas Children's Hospital
- Texas Oncology - Gulf Coast
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.
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Common questions
- Are there tumor clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 404 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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