There are currently 2699 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 Axatilimab and Corticosteroids as Initial Treatment for Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
NCT06585774
Recruiting
This study will be conducted to compare the efficacy of axatilimab versus placebo in combination with corticosteroids as initial treatment for moderate or severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Graft-versus-host-disease
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Comparing New Treatments for People With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia That Has an IDH2 Gene Change (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)
NCT06672146
Recruiting
This phase II MyeloMATCH treatment trial studies how well ASTX727 and venetoclax plus enasidenib works compared to ASTX727 and venetoclax alone for the treatment of older patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or younger patients who are considered unfit for standard treatment, and who have an abnormal change (mutation) in the IDH2 gene. This gene mutation can cause AML to grow and spread. This trial is being done to see if adding enasidenib to the usual treatment can help mo... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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A Master Protocol (AMAZ): A Study of Mirikizumab (LY3074828) in Pediatric Participants With Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (SHINE-ON)
NCT04844606
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term efficacy of mirikizumab in pediatric participants with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD). The study will last about 172 weeks and may include up to 44 visits. Additional treatment may be available to participants via a Continued Access Period.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 19 years
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Ulcerative Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis Chronic, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn's Disease
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Testing Low-Dose Common Chemotherapy (Liposomal Doxorubicin) in Combination With an Anti-Cancer Drug, Peposertib, in Advanced Sarcoma
NCT05711615
Recruiting
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of combination therapy with liposomal doxorubicin and peposertib in treating patients with sarcoma that has spread from where it first started, to other places in the body (metastatic), or cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable) and for which no known cure is available (advanced). Doxorubicin is in a class of medications called anthracyclines. Doxorubicin damages the cell's deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and may kill cancer cells.... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber - Harvard Cancer Center LAO, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma, Metastatic Sarcoma, Unresectable Leiomyosarcoma, Unresectable Sarcoma, Metastatic Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma, Metastatic Myxofibrosarcoma, Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma, Metastatic Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Unresectable Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma, Unresectable Myxofibrosarcoma, Unresectable Synovial Sarcoma, Unresectable Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
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Reducing Risk for Infective Endocarditis
NCT05721781
Recruiting
This clinical trial is studying if bacteria found in a participant's bloodstream after brushing their teeth can be prevented with a dental cleaning and more education on how to best brush and care for their teeth. One group of participants will have a dental cleaning and oral health instructions and the other group of participants will not. Researchers will compare the blood test results from the two groups to see if the education made a difference in preventing bacteria and how long it stays in... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Tufts University Health Sciences Campus, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Bacteremia, Infective Endocarditis
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Testing What Happens When an Immunotherapy Drug (Pembrolizumab) is Given by Itself Compared to the Usual Treatment of Chemotherapy With Radiation After Surgery for Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
NCT04671667
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab alone compared to the usual approach (chemotherapy \[cisplatin and carboplatin\] plus radiation therapy) after surgery in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back (recurrent) or patients with a second head and neck cancer that is not from metastasis (primary). Radiation therapy uses high energy radiation or protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Cisplatin is in a class of medications known as p... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 79 years
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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A Master Protocol (LY900023) That Includes Several Clinical Trials of Drugs for Children and Young Adults With Cancer
NCT05999994
Recruiting
The main purpose of the master is to help the research sites and sponsor carry out several clinical trials more efficiently by providing a common research protocol. Individual clinical trials under this master protocol define drug/disease-specific research goals and activities to test them. New studies will be added as new drugs emerge against different cancers. Participation in the trial will depend on how long the benefit lasts.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 1 year and 39 years
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Neoplasms, Child, Adolescent
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Phase 2/3 Adaptive Study of VX-147 in Adult and Pediatric Participants With APOL1- Mediated Proteinuric Kidney Disease
NCT05312879
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of VX-147 in adult and pediatric participants with apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1)-mediated proteinuric kidney disease.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 10 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts +2 locations
Conditions: Proteinuric Kidney Disease
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Onyx™ Liquid Embolic IDE Clinical Study
NCT06742801
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Onyx™ LES in the treatment of subjects with active arterial bleeding in the peripheral vasculature outside of the heart and brain.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
22 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Masschusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Peripheral Arterial Hemorrhage, Trauma, GI Bleed, Ulcer, Hemorrhage
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A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of an Investigational Drug Named Volixibat in Patients With Itching Caused by Primary Biliary Cholangitis
NCT05050136
Recruiting
The purpose of this clinical research study is to learn more about the use of the study medicine, volixibat, for the treatment of pruritus (itching) associated with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), and to assess the possible impact on the disease progression of PBC.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Beth Israel Deaconess, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Primary Biliary Cholangitis, PBC
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A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Golcadomide in Combination With Rituximab (Golca + R) vs Investigator's Choice in Participants With Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma (GOLSEEK-4)
NCT06911502
Recruiting
The study is designed as a multicenter, randomized, open label Phase 3 study to compare the efficacy and safety of golcadomide in combination with rituximab vs investigator's choice in participants with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma who have received at least one line of prior systemic therapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Local Institution - 0145, Boston, Massachusetts +2 locations
Conditions: Follicular Lymphoma
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A Study of INCB123667 in Participants With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer With Cyclin E1 Overexpression
NCT07023627
Recruiting
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of INCB123667 in Participants With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer (PROC) With Cyclin E1 Overexpression.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Ovarian Cancer
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