There are currently 2956 clinical trials in Houston, Texas looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including M D Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
Prospective Study of Colon Serrated Polyps
Recruiting
With this study, the investigators plan to review the clinical, epidemiology, pathology, and endoscopic features of colon serrated lesions as well as outcome of endoscopic resection of these lesions. The findings will help us define the natural history of colon serrated lesions, develop techniques for endoscopic management of patients with serrated lesions, and identity areas for improvement. The data will be used for continuing quality improvement and presenting our outcomes at academic meeting... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
05/13/2019
Locations: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Conditions: Colon Polyps
Prospective Study of Colonoscopic Resection of Large Polyps and Flat Lesions
Recruiting
With this study, the investigators plan to review the performance of colonoscopic resection of large (> 1 cm) and flat lesions in the colon. The findings will help us define the role of colonoscopic resection of colon polyps and flat lesions and identity areas for improvement. The data will be used for continuing quality improvement and presenting our outcomes at academic meetings and publishing our results in peer reviewed journals.
Gender:
All
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
05/10/2019
Locations: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Conditions: Colon Polyps
The Collection and Storage of Umbilical Cord Blood for Transplantation
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to collect blood samples from the umbilical cords of newborn babies, as soon as they are delivered, and to place these samples in the MD Anderson Cord Blood Bank. Your sample may be included in the National Cord Blood Inventory (NCBI) which is part of the CW Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. The NCBI is a federally-supported program to assist in the collection of cord blood. Cord blood will be made available to patients through The National Marrow Donor Program (... Read More
Gender:
Female
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/10/2019
Locations: MD Anderson Cord Blood Bank Collection Sites, Houston, Texas
Conditions: Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation, Cord Blood Transplantation, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
HSV-tk + Valacyclovir Therapy in Combination With Brachytherapy for Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to conduct a Phase I - II clinical trial to extend preclinical studies involving in situ HSV-tk + Valacyclovir gene therapy in combination with brachytherapy for recurrent prostate cancer. This will provide a novel therapeutic approach to prostate cancer and hopefully impact on the development of metastatic disease and the control of preexisting metastasis.
Gender:
Male
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/29/2016
Locations: Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas
Conditions: Prostatic Neoplasms