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 Study to Evaluate KarXT as a Treatment for Psychosis Associated With Alzheimer's Disease (ADEPT-4)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of KarXT in adult participants with mild to severe Alzheimer's Disease (AD) with moderate to severe psychosis related to AD.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 55 years and 90 years
Trial Updated:
08/14/2025
Locations: Local Institution - 1245, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Alzheimer Disease
Dose Escalation/ Expansion Study of CA-4948 as Monotherapy in Patients With Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, open-label, Phase 1/2a dose escalation and expansion study of orally administered emavusertib (CA-4948) monotherapy in adult patients with AML or higher- risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (hrMDS). Patients enrolling in the Phase 1 dose escalation of the study must meet one of the following criteria prior to consenting to the study: * Relapse/refractory (R/R) AML with FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 (FLT3) mutations who have been previously treated with a FLT3 inhibitor * R/R AML... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
MILD® Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression: A Medicare Claims Study
Recruiting
This prospective longitudinal study will compare incidence rates of Medicare beneficiary surgical and minimally invasive intervention post index procedure, as well as harms associated with the MILD procedure, at 24 months post-treatment with MILD, tested against a control group of similar patients that have had a comparable procedure. This study will start with patients treated with a study procedure having an index date on or after January 1, 2017, and enrollment will continue until stopped by... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Boston, Massachusetts +6 locations
Conditions: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety & Pharmacokinetics of the Port Delivery System (PDS) With Ranibizumab in Participants With Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Compared With Intravitreal Ranibizumab; A Subtudy to Evaluate the Safety of Re-Implanting the PDS With Ranibizumab in Participants With DME
Recruiting
This study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of the PDS with Ranibizumab in participants with DME when treated every 24 weeks (Q24W) compared with intravitreal ranibizumab 0.5 mg every 4 weeks (Q4W). The substudy will evaluate safety of re-implanting the updated PDS with ranibizumab and the refill-exchange procedures following re-implantation in participants with DME who were previously enrolled in the main Study, GR40550. Up to 100 participants from the main study will b... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema
Drug-Eluting Registry: Real-World Treatment of Lesions in the Peripheral Vasculature
Recruiting
The ELEGANCE Registry's objective is to collect Real-World Data (RWD), including populations previously not represented in Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) trials, health economics data, and to support the safe use of commercially available Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) drug-eluting devices for the treatment of lesions located in the peripheral vasculature.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Precision-Based Genomics in Prostate Cancer
Recruiting
Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death in males in the United States. Researchers want to find additional gene mutations that may increase a man s risk for prostate cancer and may affect how aggressive the disease is. Objective: To look at gene mutations in men with prostate cancer as well as the course of their disease to better understand how gene mutations relate to the way the cancer progresses and responds to treatment. Eligibility:... Read More
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Prostate Cancer
Study of Romiplostim for Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia in Adult Subjects With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Ovarian Cancer, or Breast Cancer
Recruiting
To evaluate the efficacy of romiplostim for the treatment of CIT in patients receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of NSCLC, ovarian cancer, or breast cancer measured by the ability to administer on-time, full-dose chemotherapy
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia
Efficacy and Safety of Maridebart Cafraglutide in Adult Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Have Obesity or Are Overweight
Recruiting
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that maridebart cafraglutide is superior to placebo for percent change in body weight.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Obesity, Overweight
Randomized Study in Children and Adolescents With Migraine: Acute Treatment
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of BHV-3000 versus placebo in the acute treatment of moderate or severe migraine in children and adolescents.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Boston Clinical Trials, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pediatric Migraine
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tulisokibart (MK-7240) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (MK-7240-008)
Recruiting
The purpose of this protocol is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tulisokibart in participants with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease. Study 1's primary hypotheses are that at least 1 tulisokibart dose level is superior to placebo in the proportion of participants achieving clinical remission per Crohn's Disease Activity Index score (\<150, US/FDA) or per stool frequency and abdominal pain score (EU/EMA) and in the proportion of participants achieving endoscopic response at Week... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 16 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital-Crohn's and Colitis Center ( Site 5037), Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Crohn's Disease
Research With I-124 EVuzamitide to Elucidate Cardiac AmyLoidosis
Recruiting
The purpose of this Phase 3, open label, single dose imaging study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of I-124 evuzamitide (radioactive dye) for diagnosing Cardiac Amyloidosis in participants with suspected Cardiac Amyloidosis. The imaging test that will be used in this study is a Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scan.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Cardiac Amyloidosis
SIMPLAAFY Clinical Trial
Recruiting
The primary objective is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of two monotherapy regimens versus dual antiplatelet (DAPT) therapy following post-implant with the WATCHMAN FLX Pro device in a commercial clinical setting.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Bleeding