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 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT06890338RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin and mirvetuximab for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin) and a targeted drug (mirvetuximab soravtansine) given through a vein. It is for people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has a specific protein called folate receptor alpha (FRα) on at least 75% of tumor cells.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06721689RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PEEL-224 with chemo for pediatric solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PEEL-224 combined with two chemotherapy medicines (vincristine and temozolomide) for children and young adults with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to see if this combination is safe and works against the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 1–30 - NCT06635785RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AI-081 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AI-081 that targets the immune system and tumor blood vessels. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to other treatments or cannot take them.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06655246RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, combined with imatinib for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation. It may help if your GIST has gotten worse while on imatinib.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05098132RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
STK-012 drug for advanced lung cancer and other tumors
This trial tests STK-012 (alone and with other treatments) in people with advanced cancers, especially non-small cell lung cancer. It may help by activating the immune system to recognize and fight the tumor.
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+ - NCT06667141RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ACR-2316 for advanced solid tumors
This trial is testing an experimental drug called ACR-2316 for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05216432RecruitingPhase 1
RLY-2608 for PIK3CA-mutant advanced solid tumors and breast cancer
This early study (Phase 1) tests RLY-2608, a targeted cancer drug for tumors with a PIK3CA mutation. It studies the drug alone and combined with hormone therapy (and sometimes CDK4/6 or CDK4 medicines) to see safety, dose, and whether it can shrink tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05208762RecruitingPhase 1
PD-L1 antibody drug study for advanced lung and head/neck cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests a new experimental drug (PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment or can’t use it. It is designed to see how the drug works and how safe it is, with a focus on tumors that have PD-L1 seen on prior lab testing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05092373RecruitingPhase 1
Tumor treating device plus targeted or immune drugs for advanced cancers
This Phase 1 study tests whether a tumor treating fields device works better when added to standard cancer drugs. It may help people with advanced solid tumors in the chest or belly, especially when standard treatment didn’t work or can’t be tolerated.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06689956Recruiting
Observation after surgery for low-risk endometrial cancer with tiny lymph node findings
This study looks at women with low-risk endometrial cancer who had tiny amounts of cancer cells found in their sentinel lymph nodes during surgery. Doctors want to see if it's safe to avoid additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT07540572RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IDE574 safety and effectiveness in advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IDE574 to see if it is safe and effective in treating advanced cancers that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial focuses mainly on hormone-receptor positive breast cancer, but also includes lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers.
Houston, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT07123103RecruitingPhase 1
Study of XB371 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called XB371 for people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or spread. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05564377RecruitingPhase 2
Find targeted cancer treatments using genetic testing
This study matches people with advanced solid tumors to targeted treatment plans based on genetic testing. It also requires tumor sample testing to help doctors choose the most promising therapy for your specific tumor changes.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT06330064RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called Ifinatamab Deruxtecan (I-DXd) for people with several types of advanced cancer that has grown despite standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells directly, potentially shrinking tumors or slowing their growth.
Pearland, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05684965RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced solid cancers after standard treatments
This Phase 1/2 trial tests XTX301, a study treatment, in people with advanced solid tumors (cancers) that have already been treated and are not controlled by standard options. It may help if your cancer matches one of the study groups and you meet safety and test-tissue requirements.
Webster, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05270213RecruitingPhase 1
RBS2418 for advanced cancers after standard treatments
This early-phase study tests RBS2418 in people with advanced, metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or help control disease, and to learn what doses are safest.
Webster, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04198766RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New OX40 immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (INBRX-106) alone or with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help the immune system fight cancer.
The Woodlands, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06228326RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of KB707 for advanced cancers affecting the lungs
This trial tests a new medicine called KB707 for people with advanced cancers that affect the lungs. It uses a virus to deliver a gene that may help your immune system fight the tumor. The study is especially looking at people with lung cancer (NSCLC) or other solid tumors that have spread to the lungs and haven't responded to standard treatments.
The Woodlands, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07703878RecruitingPhase 1
A study of GS-1206 for people with solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called GS-1206 for adults with solid tumors that have a specific genetic change. It aims to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or slow the growth of the cancer after other treatments have stopped working.
Texas City, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07360314RecruitingPhase 1
A new drug targeting Ly6E for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called M7437 that targets a protein (Ly6E) found on some cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments.
Galveston, 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 · 7 studies
- Houston Methodist Hospital · 3 studies
- Renovatio Clinical · 3 studies
- Exelixis Clinical Site #8
- Houston Methodist Saint John Hospital
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
- Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital
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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