There are currently 2694 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.
Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice in Patients With Previously Untreated Locally Advanced Inoperable or Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Recruiting
The primary objective of this study is to compare the progression-free survival (PFS) between sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (SG) versus treatment of physician's choice (TPC) in participants with previously untreated, locally advanced, inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer whose tumors do not express programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) or in participants previously treated with anti-programmed cell death (ligand or protein) 1 (Anti-PD-(L)1) Agents in the early setting whose tumor... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/15/2025
Locations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts +2 locations
Conditions: Triple Negative Breast Cancer, PD-L1 Negative
Longitudinal Study for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
Recruiting
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare immune system disorder that causes asthma, an excessive number of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood, and the inflammation of blood vessels, or vasculitis. In order to properly treat EGPA, it is critical that the level of disease activity can be determined over the course of the disease. The purpose of this study is to determine new biological markers, or biomarkers, that may be used to assess the severity of this... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
05/15/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Churg-Strauss Syndrome
A Phase 1/2/3 Study of UX701 Gene Therapy in Adults With Wilson Disease
Recruiting
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety of single IV doses of UX701 in patients with Wilson disease, to select the UX701 dose with the best benefit/risk profile based on the totality of safety and efficacy data and to evaluate the effect of UX701 on copper regulation.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/15/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Wilson Disease
Testing Obeticholic Acid for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Recruiting
This phase IIa trial investigates if giving obeticholic acid (OCA) is safe and has a beneficial effect on the number of polyps in the small bowel and colon in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). FAP is a rare gene defect that increases the risk of developing cancer of the intestines and colon. OCA is a drug similar to a bile acid the body makes. It is fluid made and released by the liver. OCA binds to a receptor in the intestine that is believed to have a positive effect on preve... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/15/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colorectal Carcinoma, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Duodenal Carcinoma
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Bixdo Ultra Compact Water Flosser
Recruiting
The objective of the present randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the use of Bixdo A30 Pro Ultra Compact Water Flosser (also referred to as the "Bixdo A30 Portable Water Flosser Travel Set") in addition to a manual toothbrush on clinical parameters of inflammation and bacterial plaque removal.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
05/15/2025
Locations: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Long-term, Open-label Study of SAR447537 (INBRX-101) in Adults With Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Emphysema
Recruiting
Phase 2 open label extension study to evaluate SAR447537 (INBRX-101) in adults with AATD emphysema
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital -75 Francis Street- Site Number : 131, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Emphysema
Xenon Inhalation Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder
Recruiting
The investigators will test the hypothesis that inhaled xenon will produce a rapid improvement in depressive symptoms in patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression. Specifically, the investigators will conduct a parallel randomized, double-blind crossover study that will compare the effects of xenon-oxygen (35:65 ratio by volume) added to treatment as usual (X-TAU group) to the effects of nitrogen-oxygen (35:65 ratio by volume) added to treatment as usual (N-TAU group). A total of 20... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Depression
An Informational and Supportive Care Intervention for Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Recruiting
The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a randomized trial of a brief psychoeducational intervention versus enhanced usual care for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who are initiating neoadjuvant multimodality treatment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Rectal Cancer, Self Efficacy
Measurable Residual Disease Detection Using Tumor-Informed ctDNA Surveillance After Curative-Intent Treatment in HPV-Independent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Recruiting
This study will test the ability of a personalized blood test to determine which head and neck cancer patients will have a recurrence after treatment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Integrating Pain-CBT Into an mHealth Analgesic Support Intervention for Patients With Chronic Pain From Advanced Cancers
Recruiting
Smartphone Technology to Alleviate Malignant Pain (STAMP) + Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain (STAMP+CBT) The purpose of the study is to develop and refine the mHealth pain-CBT app intervention and carry out a randomized pilot to test the novel mHealth (Mobile health technology) intervention, which harmonizes psychological and pharmacological support for advanced cancer pain. The name of the study smartphone application involved in this study is: -STAMP+CBT
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
22 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pain, Pain Syndrome, Advanced Cancer
Phase 1 Study of ACE-232 to Treat Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Recruiting
This is an open label, phase I, multi-center study aiming to assess the safety and tolerability in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Harvard Medical School-Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma), MCRPC (metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer)
A Study of TSC-100 and TSC-101 in AML, ALL and MDS in Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Transplantation
Recruiting
This is a multi-center, non-randomized, concurrent controlled, multi-arm, Phase 1 interventional, open-label, biologic assignment-based umbrella study evaluating the feasibility, safety and preliminary efficacy of an escalating dose regimen of up to 2 doses of TSC-100 and TSC-101 in patients with AML, MDS, or ALL following HCT from a haploidentical donor, MMUD, or MUD
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2025
Locations: Mass General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: AML, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, ALL, Adult