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.
Pembrolizumab, Ibrutinib and Rituximab in PCNSL
Recruiting
This research study is evaluating a combination therapy of 3 drugs as possible treatments for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). The three drugs being used in the study are: * Pembrolizumab (MK3475) * Ibrutinib * Rituximab (or biosimilar)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Recurrent Cancer, Refractory Cancer, Relapsed Cancer
LTA Pilot Study of Glucarpidase in Patients With Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a drug called Voraxaze when it's routinely given in combination with methotrexate and rituximab, the standard treatment for CNSL.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Data Collection and Specimen Analysis), Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Study of the Long-Term Safety and Outcomes of Treating Pulmonary Embolism With the Indigo Aspiration System
Recruiting
The objective of this study is to evaluate real world long-term functional outcomes, safety and performance of the Indigo Aspiration System for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism
Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter-directed, Thrombolysis in Intermediate-high Risk Pulmonary Embolism
Recruiting
There are many available treatments for pulmonary embolism (PE), but the best treatment for this condition is not known. The HI-PEITHO study will compare two treatment options that are both available on the market for the treatment of PE. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either blood thinners (anticoagulation) or blood thinners (anticoagulation) in combination with a device called the EkoSonicTM Endovascular device to dissolve blood clots. Patients will be followed for 12 months after... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism
Study to Assess Change in Disease Activity and Adverse Events of Oral Venetoclax With Intravenous (IV) Obinutuzumab in Adult Participants With Recurring Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Recruiting
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia (cancer of blood cells). The purpose of this study is to assess retreatment with venetoclax-obinutuzumab (VenG) in participants previously treated with fixed duration first-line (IL) therapy of venetoclax in combination with an anti-CD20 antibody +/- X (where X is any additional drug). Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed. Venetoclax is an approved drug for the treatment of CLL. Study doctors put the partic... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /ID# 230061, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
A Study of Neladalkib (NVL-655) in Patients With Advanced NSCLC and Other Solid Tumors Harboring ALK Rearrangement or Activating ALK Mutation (ALKOVE-1)
Recruiting
Phase 1/2, dose escalation and expansion study designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of neladalkib (NVL-655), determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and evaluate the antitumor activity in patients with advanced ALK- positive (ALK+) NSCLC and other solid tumors. Phase 1 will evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of neladalkib and will determine the RP2D and, if applicable, the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of neladalkib in patients with advanced ALK+ solid tumors. Phase... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Locally Advanced Solid Tumor, Metastatic Solid Tumor
A Phase 2 Study of ACR-368 in Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
Recruiting
This is an open label Phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ACR-368 as monotherapy or with ultra-low dose gemcitabine (ULDG) sensitization in participants with endometrial cancer.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
Mirvetuximab Soravtansine With Bevacizumab Versus Bevacizumab as Maintenance in Platinum-sensitive Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Peritoneal Cancer
Recruiting
GLORIOSA is a Phase 3 multicenter, open label study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mirvetuximab Soravtansine + Bevacizumab as maintenance therapy in participants with platinum-sensitive ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers with high folate receptor-alpha (FRα) expression.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center /ID# 269547, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer
HepHospital: A Pilot Trial of a Hepatology Home Hospital Intervention for Patients With Advanced Liver Disease
Recruiting
This research study is evaluating a program that entails a healthcare at home intervention for people with advanced liver disease.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Cirrhosis, End Stage Liver DIsease, Liver Cirrhosis, Liver Disease Chronic
Acalabrutinib in CNSL
Recruiting
This research study is a Phase 1/2 clinical trial testing the safety, tolerance and efficacy of the drug Acalabrutinib for people with recurrent or refractory central nervous system lymphoma (CNSL).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts +2 locations
Conditions: Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Refractory Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Recurrent Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Non-healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers Treated With Standard Care With or Without BR-AM
Recruiting
This trial is a multicenter, randomized, controlled study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BioREtain® Amniotic Membrane (BR-AM) plus standard of care versus standard of care only in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. The trial design will control potential variables that may affect the outcome between the treatment group and the control group by standardizing the requirements for debridement, wound dressings, and offloading. Weekly subject visits will help monitor compliance i... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Site 18, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Non-infected Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Wound, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Non-ischemic Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Pembrolizumab + Chemotherapy in Newly Diagnosed PCNSL
Recruiting
This research study is studying if the investigational drug, Pembrolizumab, in combination with chemotherapy helps primary central nervous system lymphoma with acceptable side effects. This research study involves a combination of the below drugs: * Pembrolizumab (a type of monoclonal antibody) * Methotrexate (a type of anti-metabolite) * Temozolomide (a type of alkylating agent) * Rituximab (a type of antibody)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Lymphoma, Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma