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
- NCT06979596RecruitingPhase 2
A study of MK-5684 for certain solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called MK-5684 for people with specific types of breast, ovarian, or endometrial cancer. It aims to see if this treatment can help shrink or control the cancer when standard treatments have stopped working or are no longer effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07030959RecruitingPhase 1
AUBE00 for advanced solid tumors with KRAS mutation
This trial tests an experimental drug called AUBE00 for people with solid tumors that have a KRAS mutation, after other treatments have failed. It aims to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06386146RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New pill for advanced cancers with TP53 Y220C mutation
This trial tests a new pill called JAB-30355 for people with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change (TP53 Y220C). It's for those who have already tried other treatments and are looking for a new option.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05434234RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug YL201 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests YL201 in people with advanced (late-stage) solid cancers when usual treatments don’t work or can’t be tolerated. The study looks at how the treatment is given, how safe it is, and how well it can shrink tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07030712RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MK-8294 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called MK-8294 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It may be an option if you have certain types of cancer and are looking for a new treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05768139RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new targeted drug for advanced solid tumors with PI3Kα mutation
This trial tests tersolisib, a new targeted medicine, in adults with advanced or hard-to-remove solid cancers. It focuses on tumors that have a specific genetic change (PI3Kα mutation) to see how well the treatment works and what side effects it causes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03039439Recruiting
Tissue study of parathyroid tumors to understand tumor biology
This study looks at blood and/or tissue samples from people with parathyroid problems to better understand different types of parathyroid tumors. It does not test a new medicine—instead, researchers analyze samples to learn what makes each tumor type different.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06006273RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug combo for children with returning solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of three chemotherapy drugs (eribulin, irinotecan, and temozolomide) for children and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 1–25 - NCT06445062RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RAS-targeting drugs for gastrointestinal cancers
This trial tests new drugs that target a specific genetic change (RAS) in gastrointestinal cancers like pancreatic and colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink or slow down the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05503797RecruitingPhase 2
Study of FORE8394 for cancers with BRAF changes
This trial tests a new drug, FORE8394, for people whose cancers have a change in the BRAF gene. It may be an option if you have a solid tumor or brain tumor that has not responded to other treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 8 years+ - NCT05342454Recruiting
Brain tumor surgery patients using brain scan and mapping software
This study checks a new computer software tool that helps doctors map important brain networks and how blood flow responds during brain scans. It may help improve planning and safety for people having brain tumor surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07042100RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of SBO-154 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called SBO-154 to see if it is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It may be an option if you have few or no other treatment choices.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07109726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TER-2013 for advanced tumors with AKT/PI3K/PTEN changes
This trial tests a new drug called TER-2013, alone or combined with another drug (fulvestrant), for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06010342RecruitingPhase 2
TL118 for solid tumors with NTRK fusion
This trial tests an experimental pill called TL118 for people whose solid tumors have a specific NTRK gene fusion. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth when other treatments have stopped working or aren't an option.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02754544Recruiting
Brain mapping during tumor surgery while you are awake
This study uses special recording sensors during brain tumor surgery to map the brain areas that control movement and speech. It may help the surgical team protect these key functions while removing the tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07023289RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Telisotuzumab Adizutecan for ctDNA-Positive Colorectal Cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Telisotuzumab Adizutecan, given through a vein (infusion) alone or with standard treatments for people with colorectal cancer who have no visible tumors on scans but still have cancer DNA (ctDNA) in their blood after surgery and chemotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03556228RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested medicine for tumors with TrkA changes, alone or with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests VMD-928, a targeted cancer medicine, for cancers that have TrkA-related tumor changes. It may be given by itself or with pembrolizumab to see if it can shrink tumors when standard treatments have not worked.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT06362369RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Oral 7HP349 with immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental oral drug (7HP349) combined with two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) for people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective in shrinking tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05208047RecruitingPhase 3
CGT9486 plus sunitinib for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called CGT9486 to sunitinib (a standard cancer drug) works better than sunitinib alone for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) that have grown or spread. You may qualify if your GIST stopped responding to or caused problems with imatinib, an earlier treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 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+ - NCT04585750RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying a new drug for cancers with a specific TP53 change
This trial tests a new drug (rezatapopt) for people with advanced cancers that have a specific change in the TP53 gene, called Y220C. The drug is designed to target this change and may slow or stop cancer growth. Some participants may also receive an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT06474676RecruitingPhase 1
Modified immune cell therapy for advanced sarcoma
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (TILs) that have been modified to attack sarcoma tumors. It is for people with advanced soft tissue or bone sarcoma who have already tried at least one other therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT07061964RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and radiation to save the bladder
This trial tests whether combining immunotherapy and low-dose radiation after chemotherapy can help you avoid bladder removal. It's for people whose muscle-invasive bladder cancer has shrunk significantly after initial treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07029399RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NKT5097 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental oral drug (NKT5097) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. It may also be an option for people with a specific type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
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 · 18 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- 014
- Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center
- Harris Health System
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- MD Anderson Cancer Center ( Site 0104)
- Research Site
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 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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