There are currently 2700 clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. 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.
A Multicenter Access and Distribution Protocol for Unlicensed Cryopreserved Cord Blood Units (CBUs)
NCT01351545
Recruiting
This study is an access and distribution protocol for unlicensed cryopreserved cord blood units (CBUs) in pediatric and adult patients with hematologic malignancies and other indications.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
04/15/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts +3 locations
Conditions: Hematologic Malignancies, Inherited Disorders of Metabolism, Inherited Abnormalities of Platelets, Histiocytic Disorders, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML or ANLL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Other Acute Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic (MDS) / Myeloproliferative (MPN) Diseases, Other Leukemia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma/ Plasma Cell Disorder (PCD), Inherited Abnormalities of Erythrocyte Differentiation or Function, Disorders of the Immune System, Severe Aplastic Anemia, Autoimmune Diseases
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Detection and Amelioration of Gamma Oscillation Abnormalities in Blast-Related Brain Injury
NCT03836976
Recruiting
Combat Veterans of post-9/11 conflicts have experienced serious cognitive and emotional problems resulting from exposure to blasts. Recent work suggests that a critical factor influencing the consequences of blast exposure is distance from the blast, rather than the presence or absence of concussion symptoms. Exposure to blasts from a distance of \<10 m has been associated with significantly greater cognitive and neural problems than exposure to blasts from \>10 m. So far, the effects of blast-r... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
04/15/2025
Locations: VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: mTBI
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Efficacy of BNC210 in Acute, As-needed Treatment of Anxiety in Social Anxiety Disorder - 1
NCT06510504
Recruiting
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of a single, acute dose of BNC210 compared to placebo on reducing the severity of anxiety provoked by a behavioral assessment task and measured using the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS) in adult patients with social anxiety disorder.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
04/15/2025
Locations: AFFIRM-1 Study Site, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Social Anxiety Disorder
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Best Practice Advisories to Reduce Inequities in Technology Use for People With Type 1 Diabetes
NCT06931275
Recruiting
The overall goal of the study is to create a standardized, stakeholder-informed system within EMRs, that will enable an equitable and regular prescription and documentation of advanced diabetes technologies. This will reduce racial disparities and generate an understanding of the reasons behind prescription decisions. The study will highlight the development and implementation an EMR-based Best Practice Advisory (BPA). The study will answer whether the EMR-based BPA can effectively reduce disp... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 95 years
Trial Updated:
04/15/2025
Locations: T1D Exchange, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
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Biomarkers in Tumor Tissue Samples From Patients With Newly Diagnosed Neuroblastoma or Ganglioneuroblastoma
NCT00904241
Recruiting
This research trial studies biomarkers in tumor tissue samples from patients with newly diagnosed neuroblastoma or ganglioneuroblastoma. Studying samples of tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
30 years and below
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts +2 locations
Conditions: Ganglioneuroblastoma, Localized Resectable Neuroblastoma, Localized Unresectable Neuroblastoma, Regional Neuroblastoma, Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, Stage 4S Neuroblastoma
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The Effect of Electroacupuncture on Nerve Pain Caused by Chemotherapy (Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy)
NCT04917796
Recruiting
This study is a randomized controlled trial of electroacupuncture (referred to as EA) versus sham acupuncture (referred to as EA) as effective treatments for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy/CIPN pain in cancer survivors.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Nerve Pain, Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Painful, Pain, CIPN - Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
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Efficacy and Safety Study of Ravulizumab IV in Pediatric Participants With NMOSD
NCT05346354
Recruiting
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ravulizumab in pediatric participants with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Research Site, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
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SmartSteps: A Context-Aware, PrEP Adherence Intervention for Individuals With Substance Use Disorder
NCT05378399
Recruiting
This is a single-arm, observational study of HIV-negative MSM with substance use disorder. Those who meet pre-screening criteria will attend a Screening Visit (Visit 1), where the informed consent process will be conducted and study eligibility will be confirmed. Eligible participants will attend three additional visits over the course of the study - the Enrollment Visit (Visit 2), Month 1 Visit (Visit 3), and Month 2 Visit (Visit 4). Participants will take one PrEP digital pill per day, for 60... Read More
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Fenway Health, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: HIV Infections, Substance Use, Adherence, Medication, Adherence, Treatment
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Pulmonary Artery Catheter in Cardiogenic Shock Trial
NCT05485376
Recruiting
The primary objective of the PACCS trial is to assess if early invasive hemodynamic assessment and ongoing management with a PAC in patients with cardiogenic shock due to acutely decompensated heart failure (AHDF-CS) is associated with lower in-hospital mortality risk compared to the current standard of care with no or delayed PAC assessment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 90 years
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure
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High-Intensity Exercise and High-Fiber Diet for Immunotherapy Outcomes in Melanoma Patients: The DUO Trial
NCT06298734
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine whether high-intensity exercise and high-fiber diet are feasible and improve various health outcomes among participants with advanced melanoma receiving immunotherapy. The names of the groups in this research study are: * High-Intensity Exercise (EX) * High-fiber Diet (DT) * Combined High-Intensity Exercise and High-Fiber Diet (COMB) * Attention Control (AC)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Melanoma (Skin), Skin Cancer, Advanced Melanoma
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Retention and Re-Engagement in Treatment for Addiction Following Serious Injection Related Infections (RETAIN)
NCT06489535
Recruiting
This project is a pilot study of an adapted intervention of an existing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment retention intervention called Recovery Management Checkups (RMC). This intervention has been adapted to better fit the experiences and unique issues of those that have been hospitalized with serious injection related infections (SIRI) based on the findings from a prior qualitative study from the principal investigator. This project plans to test the adapted intervention within a smaller gr... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Opioid Use Disorder, Bloodstream Infection, Osteomyelitis, Endocarditis, Septic Arthritis, Epidural Abscess
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PREVENT ALL ALS Study
NCT06581861
Recruiting
The ALL ALS Clinical Research Consortium is establishing research to collect a wide range of samples, clinical information and measurements from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) symptomatic, ALS gene carriers and control cohorts. This consortium is begin funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH/NINDS) and managed by two clinical coordinating centers (CCC) at Barrow Neurological Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital. The cl... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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