There are currently 207 clinical trials in Worcester, Massachusetts looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including University of Massachusetts Medical School, UMass Memorial Medical Center, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. 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.
ShotBlocker During Intramuscular Injection Randomized Control Trial
NCT06624176
Recruiting
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of Bionix ShotBlocker on pain of injection of the first Hepatitis B vaccine in healthy newborns. ShotBlocker is a pain reducing tool used in babies, children, and adults for injections. Swaddling during the injection and administration of oral sucrose prior to the injection are established standards of care for painful procedures in neonates. The investigators hypothesize that the use of ShotBlocker in addition to swaddling and oral sucrose a... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 37 weeks and 42 weeks
Trial Updated:
09/30/2024
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center- Memorial Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Neonatal Pain
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A Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients Undergoing Therapy for IMISC
NCT03661866
Recruiting
TARGET-DERM is a longitudinal, observational study of adult and pediatric patients being managed for Atopic Dermatitis and other Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Skin Conditions (IMISC) in usual clinical practice. TARGET-DERM will create a research registry of patients with IMISC within academic and community real-world practices in order to assess the safety and effectiveness of current and future therapies.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
09/26/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Alopecia Areata, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
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Continuous Glucose Monitor Use in Pregnancy
NCT05317585
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to perform a randomized controlled trial among 180 pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) comparing continuous glucose monitor (CGM) use to the standard of care of multiple daily fingerstick glucose monitoring and its impact on large for gestational age infants, maternal glycemic control, patient satisfaction, and additional adverse perinatal outcomes.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/26/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Insulin, Pregnancy, High Risk
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Guselkumab vs Golimumab in PsA TNF Inadequate Responder Patients
NCT05669833
Recruiting
The trial is an open-label randomized study that will examine whether switching to a selective IL23 inhibitor (guselkumab) is more effective than switching to a second TNFi (golimumab) among patients with PsA who have an inadequate response to a TNFi.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
09/23/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Psoriatic Arthritis
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Early Foley Catheter Removal After Diverticular Colovesical Fistula Repair
NCT05235204
Recruiting
Patients undergoing surgical repair of colovesical fistula will have have "early" (post-operative day 3) cystogram and removal of bladder catheter. Outcomes from the "early" group will be compared to historical "late" group data to determine if early bladder catheter removal is safe.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/19/2024
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center Memorial Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Colovesical Fistula
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Neuroblastoma Maintenance Therapy Trial
NCT02679144
Recruiting
Difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) will be used in an open label, single agent, multicenter, study for patients with neuroblastoma in remission. In this study subjects will receive 730 Days of oral difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) at a dose of 750 mg/m2 ± 250 mg/m2 BID (strata 1, 2, 3, and 4) OR 2500 mg/m2 BID (stratum 1B) on each day of study. This study will focus on the use of DFMO in high risk neuroblastoma patients that are in remission as a strategy to prevent recurrence.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 1 year and 30 years
Trial Updated:
09/18/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Neuroblastoma
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Phase 2 Study of EDG-5506 in Children and Adolescents with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Previously Treated with Gene Therapy (FOX)
NCT06100887
Recruiting
The FOX study is a 2-part, multicenter, Phase 2 study of safety, pharmacokinetics, and biomarkers in children and adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy previously treated with gene therapy including a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Part A, followed by an open-label part B.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
09/17/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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Post Approval Study - Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of the WEB Device
NCT04839705
Recruiting
A prospective, multicenter, single arm, interventional study. The target patient population for this study are adult subjects with WNBAs of the anterior and posterior intracranial circulation. The primary effectiveness outcome of the study is adequate intracranial aneurysm occlusion on the 1 year angiogram as adjudicated by a core laboratory.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Wide Neck Bifurcation Intracranial Aneurysms
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Complex Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using Physician Modified Endografts and Custom Made Devices
NCT02050113
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of custom made devices, Zenith t-Branch devices and physician modification of FDA approved off-the-shelf endovascular grafts in the treatment of patients with complex abdominal aneurysms, aortoiliac aneurysms, thoracoabdominal aneurysms and aortic arch aneurysms who (1) have anatomy not suitable for endovascular repair using grafts currently marketed in the United States,(2) are deemed unsafe to wait the required time necessary for... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/11/2024
Locations: UMass Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Complex Aortic Aneurysms, Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms, Pararenal Aneurysms, Juxtarenal Aneurysms, Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Aortic Arch Aneurysm
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Head-Cancelled Virtual Reality for Ocular Cranial Nerve Palsies
NCT06417216
Recruiting
This study is investigating whether eye exercises for abducens palsy and internuclear ophthalmoplegia increase ocular range of motion in the paretic direction when performed in virtual reality under head-cancelled compared to head-active conditions.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/10/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Palsy, Abducens
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REFRaME-O1: A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Luveltamab Tazevibulin Versus Investigator's Choice (IC) Chemotherapy in Women With Ovarian Cancer (Including Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancers) Expressing FOLR1
NCT05870748
Recruiting
A Phase 2/3 study to investigate the efficacy and safety of luveltamab tazevibulin versus IC chemotherapy in women with ovarian cancer (including fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancers) expressing FOLR1.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/27/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Ovarian Cancer, Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer
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Standardizing Treatments for Pulmonary Exacerbations - Aminoglycoside Study
NCT05548283
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to look at pulmonary exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) that need to be treated with antibiotics given through a tube inserted into a vein (intravenous or IV). A pulmonary exacerbation is a worsening of respiratory symptoms in people with CF that needs medical intervention. Both doctors and CF patients are trying to understand the best way to treat pulmonary exacerbations. This study is trying to answer the following questions about treating a pulmonar... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
6 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/23/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Exacerbation
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