There are currently 216 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, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, UMASS 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.
Testing Immunotherapy Versus Observation in Patients With HPV Throat Cancer
NCT03811015
Recruiting
This phase III trials studies whether maintenance immunotherapy (nivolumab) following definitive treatment with radiation and chemotherapy (cisplatin) result in significant improvement in overall survival (time being alive) and progression-free survival (time being alive without cancer) for patients with intermediate risk human papillomavirus (HPV) positive oropharynx cancer (throat cancer) that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes. Drugs used in chemotherapy such as cisplatin work in diff... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/20/2024
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Clinical Stage II HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Pathologic Stage II HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Pathologic Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8
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Efficacy and Safety of Erenumab in Pediatric Participants With Episodic Migraine
NCT03836040
Recruiting
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of erenumab in migraine prevention in children (6 to <12 years) and adolescents (12 to <18 years) with episodic migraine. The study hypothesis is that in pediatric participants with episodic migraine, the combined erenumab dose group has a greater reduction from baseline to week 9 through week 12 (month 3) in monthly migraine days (MMDs) when compared with placebo in the double-blind treatment phase (DBTP).
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
06/19/2024
Locations: New England Regional Headache Center Inc, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Migraine
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Safety and Efficacy of Efavaleukin Alfa in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
NCT04987307
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of efavaleukin alfa on induction of clinical remission in participants with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). Participants will be randomized to receive 1 of 3 efavaleukin alfa doses or placebo during a 12-week induction period. Participants who complete the 12-week induction period will have the option to enter an exploratory long-term treatment period for up to 40 weeks (total of up to 52 weeks of treatment) if, in... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
06/19/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Ulcerative Colitis
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A Multicenter Access and Distribution Protocol for Unlicensed Cryopreserved Cord Blood Units (CBUs)
NCT01351545
Recruiting
This study is an access and distribution protocol for unlicensed cryopreserved cord blood units (CBUs) in pediatric and adult patients with hematologic malignancies and other indications.
Gender:
All
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/19/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Hematologic Malignancies, Inherited Disorders of Metabolism, Inherited Abnormalities of Platelets, Histiocytic Disorders, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML or ANLL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Other Acute Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic (MDS) / Myeloproliferative (MPN) Diseases, Other Leukemia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma/ Plasma Cell Disorder (PCD), Inherited Abnormalities of Erythrocyte Differentiation or Function, Disorders of the Immune System, Severe Aplastic Anemia, Autoimmune Diseases
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Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) vs. Standard Chemotherapy and Lenvatinib Monotherapy in Participants With Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma That Progressed After Platinum Therapy and Immunotherapy (MK-7902-009/E7080-G000-228/LEAP-009)
NCT04428151
Recruiting
This study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of lenvatinib in combination with pembrolizumab versus standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy, and to also assess the safety and efficacy of lenvatinib monotherapy in participants with recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) that have progressed after platinum therapy and a programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) or anti-programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor. The primary hypothesis is that lenvatinib + pemb... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/19/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School ( Site 1616), Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
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A Study to Compare Iberdomide Maintenance Versus Lenalidomide Maintenance Therapy Following Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
NCT05827016
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of iberdomide maintenance to lenalidomide maintenance therapy after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM).
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/18/2024
Locations: Local Institution - 0279, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Multiple Myeloma
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A Study to Assess Luspatercept in Lower-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome Participants
NCT06045689
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Luspatercept when administered at the maximum approved dose in low-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome participants who require red blood cell transfusions.
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/18/2024
Locations: Local Institution - 0012, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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A Study Comparing Talquetamab in Combination With Daratumumab or in Combination With Daratumumab and Pomalidomide Versus Daratumumab in Combination With Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone in Participants With Multiple Myeloma That Returns After Treatment or is Resistant to Treatment
NCT05455320
Recruiting
The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of talquetamab subcutaneous(ly) (SC) in combination with daratumumab SC and pomalidomide (Tal-DP) and talquetamab SC in combination with daratumumab SC (Tal-D), respectively, with daratumumab SC in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (DPd).
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/18/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
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Open-label Study Comparing Iberdomide, Daratumumab and Dexamethasone (IberDd) Versus Daratumumab, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone (DVd) in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
NCT04975997
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, two-stage, randomized, controlled, open-label, Phase 3 study comparing the efficacy and safety of iberdomide in combination with dexamethasone and daratumumab (IberDd) versus daratumumab, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (DVd) in participants with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/18/2024
Locations: University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Multiple Myeloma
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Ecopipam Tablets to Study Tourette's Disorder in Children, Adolescents and Adults
NCT05615220
Recruiting
This Phase 3 multicenter study evaluates the maintenance of efficacy, safety and tolerability of ecopipam tablets in children, adolescents and adults in the treatment of Tourette's Disorder (TD). The study includes an open-label period followed by double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal period.
Gender:
All
Ages:
6 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/18/2024
Locations: Umass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Tourette Disorder
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A Study to Evaluate Intravitreal JNJ-81201887 (AAVCAGsCD59) Compared to Sham Procedure for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
NCT05811351
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate change in geographic atrophy (GA) lesion growth of eyes treated with JNJ-81201887 compared to sham control.
Gender:
All
Ages:
60 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/18/2024
Locations: Vitreo Retinal Associates-Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Geographic Atrophy
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A Study in Participants With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) With Anhedonia and Inadequate Response to Current Antidepressant Therapy Including a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) or Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
NCT05841030
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess the socio-demographic, disease-related and treatment-related characteristics, and the standard of care (SOC) treatment patterns of participants with major depressive disorder (MDD) with anhedonia with inadequate response to their current antidepressant treatments and treated according to the standard of care treatment.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 74 years
Trial Updated:
06/17/2024
Locations: Univeristy of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Depressive Disorder, Major
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