Clinical trials · Texas
Tumor clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 576 recruiting tumor studies with a site in Texas — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- NCT07213791RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for FAP-positive cancers
This trial tests a new drug (LY4337713) for cancers that have a specific protein called FAP on their surface. It may be an option for people whose cancer has continued to grow after standard treatments.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07216105RecruitingPhase 1
FT836 immune cell therapy for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new immune cell therapy called FT836, given alone or with chemotherapy or other antibodies, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps shrink or control tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07218926RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs sunitinib for GIST after imatinib
This trial compares a new oral drug, IDRX-42, with the standard drug sunitinib (Sutent) for people with advanced GIST whose cancer has progressed after imatinib therapy. The goal is to see if IDRX-42 can better control the tumor growth.
Santa Monica, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06541262RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Silmitasertib plus chemo for relapsed solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, silmitasertib, combined with standard chemotherapy for children and young adults with cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Dallas, TexasAges Up to 30 years - NCT07169734RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ALE.P03 for advanced CLDN1-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ALE.P03, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a certain protein (CLDN1). The drug is given alone (monotherapy) to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07488676RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ASP546C for stomach, pancreas, and other cancers
This trial tests a new drug called ASP546C in people with certain advanced cancers that have a specific marker (CLDN18.2). It aims to see if the drug can shrink or slow tumor growth.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06805305RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma
This trial tests a new personalized immunotherapy (DOC1021) for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The treatment uses your own immune cells to attack the tumor and is given after surgery and with standard chemotherapy and radiation.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07382752Recruiting
Studying immunotherapy side effects and cancer response
This study looks at how your body responds to immunotherapy and how to manage side effects. It aims to separate the treatment's benefits from its unwanted reactions.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT00488878Recruiting
Collecting information for certain low-grade ovarian or peritoneal tumors
This study collects health information from people whose ovarian or peritoneal cancer started as a low-grade type but later changed to a higher-grade cancer. It may help researchers better understand how these tumors progress and what to expect over time.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT00477100Recruiting
Breast cancer tissue and data registry for research
This trial helps create a research “tissue registry” by collecting breast cancer tissue samples and medical information. It may help doctors better understand inflammatory or invasive breast cancer and improve future studies.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT01365169Recruiting
How activity level and daily function relate to cancer survival
This study looks at how physical activity (movement during the day) and a clinician-rated “day-to-day function” score relate to overall survival in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from activity-focused care and better monitoring.
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+ - 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+ - NCT07407933RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
YL201 with other cancer drugs for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, YL201, combined with other cancer treatments for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (extensive-stage small cell lung cancer). It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07444814RecruitingPhase 1
HWK-007 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called HWK-007, which is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. It is for people with specific advanced solid tumors (lung, endometrial, or ovarian cancer) that have not responded well to standard treatments.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07454642RecruitingPhase 1
AVA6103 for advanced FAP-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AVA6103 for certain advanced cancers that show a protein called FAP. It is for people who have already tried other treatments or cannot take them, and aims to see if the drug is safe and helps shrink tumors.
Irving, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07470853RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HWK-016 for advanced ovarian or endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new drug called HWK-016, which is designed to target and deliver medicine directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (MUC16). It is for people with advanced ovarian or endometrial cancer to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Dallas, 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.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05377996RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced solid tumors with tumor tissue testing
This early-stage study tests emiltatug leda-dotin (Emi-Le) in people with advanced or recurring solid cancers. It aims to see how the drug works and how safely it can be given, using tumor tissue testing to help understand who may benefit.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07503808RecruitingPhase 1
IDE034 for advanced solid tumors with B7-H3 or PTK7
This study tests a new drug called IDE034 for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain markers (B7-H3 and PTK7). The drug may help by targeting these markers on cancer cells, and the study checks if it is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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.
Austin, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT07574671Recruiting
Ketogenic Diet Study for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) can help change the environment around breast cancer tumors in ways that might slow cancer growth. You'll follow the diet for several months while researchers monitor your health and take measurements.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07575230Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain relief after skin cancer surgery: new drug vs standard
This study compares a new pain medication (suzetrigine) to a common pain reliever (Norco) for people recovering from Mohs micrographic surgery, a specialized procedure to remove skin cancer. The goal is to see if the new medication works better and is safer for post-surgery pain.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–89 - NCT04879121RecruitingPhase 2
Larotrectinib for tumors with extra NTRK gene copies
This trial studies larotrectinib, a targeted medicine, in people with solid tumors that have extra copies (amplification) of the NTRK1, NTRK2, or NTRK3 gene. It’s for cancers that have already been treated with standard options or where standard options are unlikely to help.
Houston, TexasAges 16 years+
Tumor trials by city in Texas
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting tumor studies listed above.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 11 studies
- NEXT Oncology · 6 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- NEXT Texas LLC - Austin · 2 studies
- NEXT Texas LLC - Houston · 2 studies
- START Dallas Fort Worth · 2 studies
- START San Antonio · 2 studies
- Texas Liver Institute · 2 studies
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.
Common questions
- Are there tumor clinical trials in Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 576 recruiting tumor studies with a site in Texas, 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 in Texas?
- 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 Texas to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Texas, 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.
Not the right time?
New tumor studies open in Texas regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.