Are Clinical Trials for Cancer Safe?
Clinical trials are highly regulated, with strict safeguards in place to protect trial participants. For instance, clinical trial regulations prevent participants from being exposed to experimental drugs with unreasonable risks. Side effects or reactions to the treatment may happen but are closely monitored.
Finding & Joining a Clinical Trial for Breast Cancer
If you are interested in learning more about clinical trials, please contact the Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office at 713.441.1952 or ccresearch@houstonmethodist.org. We can navigate you through this decision. If you are a current patient, please speak to your oncologist.
What to Expect as a Participant
The specifics of what to expect during a clinical trial varies from study to study. For instance, participants may be required to make frequent trips to the study site or be hospitalized at times. During a trial, the research staff meets with participants regularly to monitor their health and safety.
Participants will continue to work with their oncologists to make sure trial treatments aren’t interfering with other medications.
Why Choose Houston Methodist as Your Cancer Care Provider
Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center is where innovation meets personalized treatment — offering compassionate, expert cancer care. Our breast cancer specialists employ some of the most advanced, cutting-edge techniques in the country.
At Houston Methodist, you're not just a patient — you're part of a family united in the fight against breast cancer. You can trust our team to provide top-tier medical care and unwavering support every step of the way.