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.
Phase 3 Study of T-DXd and Rilvegostomig Versus SoC in Advanced HER2-expressing Biliary Tract Cancer
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to measure the efficacy and safety of T-DXd with rilvegostomig or T-DXd monotherapy compared with gemcitabine plus cisplatin and durvalumab in patients with advanced treatment naïve HER2-expressing BTC.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
04/01/2025
Locations: Research Site, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Biliary Tract Cancer
A 2-year Study of EYP-1901 in Subjects With Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (wAMD) (LUCIA) Primary Efficacy Will be Determined at Week 56
Recruiting
This is a phase 3 randomized, double -masked study comparing the efficacy of EYP-1901 against Aflibercept.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
50 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/01/2025
Locations: Vitreo-Retinal Associates, PC, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration, wAMD
CERENOVUS Neurothrombectomy Devices Registry
Recruiting
A post-market registry evaluating the EmboTrap® Revascularization Device, CERENOVUS Large Bore Catheter/ EMBOVAC™ Aspiration Catheter, and CEREGLIDE 71 Intermediate Catheter in acute ischemic stroke patients with confirmed intracranial vessel occlusion.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/01/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Cerebral Stroke
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Dysport® for the Prevention of Chronic Migraine in Adults
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to understand the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, Dysport® when compared with placebo in preventing chronic migraine. A migraine is a headache with severe throbbing pain or a pulsating sensation, usually on one side of the head, and is often accompanied by feeling or being sick and a sensitivity to bright lights and sound. Chronic migraine is defined as having at least 15 days of headache a month with at least 8 of those days being migraine headache day... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/31/2025
Locations: New England Regional Headache Center, Inc., Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Migraine
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Dysport® for the Prevention of Episodic Migraine in Adults
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to understand the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, Dysport® when compared with placebo in preventing episodic migraine. A migraine is a headache with severe throbbing pain or a pulsating sensation, usually on one side of the head, and is often accompanied by feeling or being sick and a sensitivity to bright lights and sound. Episodic Migraine is defined as having less than 15 days of headache a month with at least 6 days with migraine headaches. Migrain... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/31/2025
Locations: New England Regional Headache Center, Inc., Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Episodic Migraine
IMPRoving Outcomes in Vascular DisEase- Aortic Dissection
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether an upfront invasive strategy of TEVAR plus medical therapy reduces the occurrence of a composite endpoint of all-cause death or major aortic complications compared to an upfront conservative strategy of medical therapy with surveillance for deterioration in patients with uncomplicated type B aortic dissection.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/31/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Memorial, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Type B Aortic Dissection
A Study of an Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Candidate Vaccine, mRNA-1195, in 18- to 55-Year-Old Healthy Participants
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1195 in healthy participants.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
03/31/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well vismodegib, focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor GSK2256098, and capivasertib work in treating patients with meningioma that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive). Vismodegib, FAK inhibitor GSK2256098, capivasertib, and abemaciclib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/28/2025
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Intracranial Meningioma, Recurrent Meningioma, NF2 Gene Mutation
A Study of Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) in Combination With Standard of Care in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (rrDLBCL) (MK-2140-003)
Recruiting
The purpose of this Phase 2/3, randomized, multisite, open-label, dose confirmation, and expansion study is to evaluate the safety, and efficacy of zilovertamab vedotin (ZV) in combination with standard of care options for the treatment of rrDLBCL. This study will be divided into 2 parts: Dose Confirmation (Part 1) and Efficacy Expansion (Part 2) and will enroll participants who are at least 18 years of age with rrDLBCL. The hypotheses are: ZV in combination with rituximab, gemcitabine, and oxal... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/28/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Medical School ( Site 0119), Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: DLBCL, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Genetic Testing in Guiding Treatment for Patients With Brain Metastases
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well genetic testing works in guiding treatment for patients with solid tumors that have spread to the brain. Several genes have been found to be altered or mutated in brain metastases such as NTRK, ROS1, CDK, PI3K, or KRAS G12C. Medications that target these genes such as abemaciclib, paxalisib, entrectinib and adagrasib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Genetic testing may help doctors tailor treatment for... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/28/2025
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: CDK Gene Mutation, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, NTRK Family Gene Mutation, PI3K Gene Mutation, ROS1 Gene Mutation, KRAS G12C Mutation
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy of Durvalumab Plus Tremelimumab in Combination With Chemotherapy Compared With Pembrolizumab in Combination With Chemotherapy in Metastatic NSCLC Patients With Non-squamous Histology Who Have Mutations and/or Co-mutations in STK11, KEAP1, or KRAS
Recruiting
The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy of durvalumab plus tremelimumab in combination with chemotherapy compared with pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy in metastatic NSCLC patients with non-squamous histology who have mutations and/or co-mutations in STK11, KEAP1, or KRAS.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 130 years
Trial Updated:
03/28/2025
Locations: Research Site, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
A Study to Assess Luspatercept in Lower-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome Participants
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:
03/28/2025
Locations: Local Institution - 0012, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Myelodysplastic Syndromes