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.
AFFINITY DUCHENNE: RGX-202 Gene Therapy in Participants With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Recruiting
RGX-202 is a gene therapy designed to deliver a transgene for a novel microdystrophin that includes functional elements of naturally-occurring dystrophin including the C-Terminal (CT) domain. This is a multicenter, open-label dose evaluation clinical study to assess the safety, tolerability, and clinical efficacy of a one-time intravenous (IV) dose of RGX-202 in participants with Duchenne.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
1 year and above
Trial Updated:
08/08/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Study to Compare Standard Chemotherapy to Therapy With CPX-351 and/or Gilteritinib for Patients With Newly Diagnosed AML With or Without FLT3 Mutations
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares standard chemotherapy to therapy with liposome-encapsulated daunorubicin-cytarabine (CPX-351) and/or gilteritinib for patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia with or without FLT3 mutations. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as daunorubicin, cytarabine, and gemtuzumab ozogamicin, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. CPX-351 is made up of... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and below
Trial Updated:
08/08/2025
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of IMVT-1402 in Adult Participants With Active, Difficult to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recruiting
This Phase 2b, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal study is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of IMVT-1402 in adult participants with active, difficult-to-treat, anti-citrullinated protein autoantibody (ACPA) positive rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/07/2025
Locations: Site Number - 1008, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Rhythm Evaluation for AntiCoagulaTion With Continuous Monitoring of Atrial Fibrillation
Recruiting
REACT-AF is a multicenter prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded endpoint (PROBE design), controlled trial comparing the current Standard Of Care (SOC) of continuous Direct Oral Anticoagulation (DOAC) use versus time-delimited (1 month) DOAC guided by an AF-sensing Smart Watch (AFSW) in participants with a history of paroxysmal or persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and low-to-moderate stroke risk.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 22 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
08/07/2025
Locations: UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Ibuzatrelvir in Adults With COVID-19 Who Are Severely Immunocompromised
Recruiting
This is a Phase 3, randomized, actively controlled, double-blinded, double-dummy, superiority study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ibuzatrelvir alone and in combination with remdesivir IV compared to remdesivir IV alone for the treatment of symptomatic COVID-19 in severely immunocompromised adult participants who are non-hospitalized or are hospitalized for observation but do not require supplemental oxygen for COVID-19.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/07/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: COVID-19 Infection
Efficacy and Safety of Tozorakimab in Patients Hospitalised for Viral Lung Infection Requiring Supplemental Oxygen
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of tozorakimab, as an add-on to SoC in patients with viral lung infection requiring supplemental oxygen, on the prevention of death or progression to IMV/ECMO.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/07/2025
Locations: Research Site, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Viral Lung Infection and Acute Respiratory Failure
A Study of Disitamab Vedotin Alone or With Pembrolizumab in Urothelial Cancer That Expresses HER2
Recruiting
This study is being done to see if a drug called disitamab vedotin, alone or with pembrolizumab, works to treat HER2 expressing urothelial cancer. It will also test how safe the drug is for participants. Participants will have cancer that has spread in the body near where it started (locally advanced) and cannot be removed (unresectable) or has spread through the body (metastatic). It will also study what side effects happen when participants get the drug. A side effect is anything a drug does... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/06/2025
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Urothelial Carcinoma
Zenith® Fenestrated+ Clinical Study
Recruiting
The Zenith® Fenestrated+ Endovascular Graft Clinical Study will assess the safety and effectiveness of the Zenith® Fenestrated+ Endovascular Graft (ZFEN+) in combination with the BeGraft Balloon-Expandable FEVAR Bridging Stent Graft System (BeGraft) and Unibody2 for the treatment of patients with aortic aneurysms involving one or more of the major visceral arteries.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/06/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Juxtarenal Aortic Aneurysm, Extent IV Thoracoabdominal, Pararenal Aneurysm
A 2-Part Study to Learn Whether Litifilimab (BIIB059) Injections Can Improve Symptoms of Adult Participants Who Have Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Recruiting
In this study, researchers will learn more about a study drug called litifilimab (BIIB059) in participants with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). The study will focus on participants who have either active subacute CLE or chronic CLE, or both. They may also have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The participants did not respond to antimalarial therapy or had problems with the treatment that made it hard to continue. The main objective of the study is to learn about the effect litifilimab h... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/06/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Citadel Embolization Device Study
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to gather safety and effectiveness data on Stryker Neurovascular's Next Generation Target Detachable Coil (hereafter referred to as the Citadel Embolization Device), when used with Target Detachable Coils, in the treatment of wide-neck intracranial aneurysms.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Unruptured Wide-neck Aneurysms
RESET-MG: A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Recruiting
RESET-MG: A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Participants with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
08/04/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)
Sleep for Stroke Management and Recovery Trial
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with positive airway pressure starting shortly after acute ischemic stroke (1) reduces recurrent stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and all-cause mortality 6 months after the event, and (2) improves stroke outcomes at 3 months in patients who experienced an ischemic stroke.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/01/2025
Locations: UMass Memorial Medical Center,, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Ischemic Stroke, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Stroke, CPAP, Telemedicine, Home Sleep Apnea Test, Randomized Clinical Trial, Multicenter Trial