There are currently 208 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.
Validation of Chlamydia Diagnostic Codes in TriNetX US EHR Data
NCT07094373
Recruiting
This study is a pharmacoepidemiologic method study based on the secondary use of pre-existing data that examines whether TriNetX, a global health research network encompassing a worldwide electronic health record (EHR), database in the US is an appropriate real-world data (RWD) source for conducting chlamydia-related research to support the chlamydia trachomatis (CT) messenger Ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine program. There are two primary objectives for this study: 1. To determine the validity... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 14 years and 44 years
Trial Updated:
07/23/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chlamydial Infections
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A Study of Imlunestrant Versus Standard Endocrine Therapy in Participants With Early Breast Cancer
NCT05514054
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to measure how well imlunestrant works compared to standard hormone therapy in participants with early breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive (ER+) and human epidermal receptor 2 negative (HER2-). Participants must have already taken endocrine therapy for two to five years and must have a higher-than-average risk for their cancer to return. Study participation could last up to 10 years.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Breast Neoplasms
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Improving Alcohol and Substance Use Care Access, Outcome, Equity During the Reproductive Years
NCT05910580
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of evidence-based Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) among adult patients who screen positive to one or more risky alcohol or substance use behaviors while seeking care at a sexual and reproductive health (SRH) clinic. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does SBIRT impact patients' alcohol and substance use, SRH, mental health, physical health, quality of life, and wellbeing? * Does SBIRT effecti... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: Central Massachusetts Health Center, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Alcohol-Related Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Mental Health, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Contraception, Maternal Health, Pregnancy, Women's Health
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A Prospective Cohort Study to Assess Clinical Effectiveness of an Investigational Digital Therapeutic (CT-155) in Patients With Experiential Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
NCT06791122
Recruiting
This study is open to people aged 18 years or older with schizophrenia. People can join the study if they are willing to use a smartphone app called CT-155. This app is being developed to help people with schizophrenia manage their negative symptoms. The purpose of this study is to gather new information on CT-155. Researchers want to see how well it works, how well participants use the study app, and how it affects the use of health care services. Participants use the app for 16 weeks. They m... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts - Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Schizophrenia
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A Text Messaging Intervention to Reduce Perinatal Depression Risk
NCT06117397
Recruiting
Development and preliminary testing of a text messaging intervention that will reduce the risk of a major depressive episode and worsening depressive symptoms in perinatal individuals. The system will screen pregnant individuals, send tailored text messages with links to enhanced content, and will include a peer chat function.This accessible text platform will leverage both the ease of use inherent in text messages and the power of enhanced content drawn evidence from based behavioral interventi... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 16 years and 45 years
Trial Updated:
07/22/2025
Locations: UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Major Depressive Episode
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A Phase 2 Study of ACR-368 in Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
NCT05548296
Recruiting
This is an open label Phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ACR-368 as monotherapy or with ultra-low dose gemcitabine (ULDG) sensitization in participants with endometrial cancer.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Endometrial Adenocarcinoma
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RESET-SLE: A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Subjects With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
NCT06121297
Recruiting
RESET-SLE: A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Subjects With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus Nephritis
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A Study to Evaluate Mazdutide Compared With Placebo in Participants With Alcohol Use Disorder
NCT06817356
Recruiting
The objective of this proof-of-concept study to evaluate mazdutide in participants with alcohol use disorder (AUD). For any individual participant, the maximum duration of study participation is approximately 36 weeks, including screening and posttreatment follow-up.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 21 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: Vitalix Clinical, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder
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Nectero EAST System Clinical Study
NCT06001918
Recruiting
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to treat patients with small to mid-sized abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), maximum diameter of 3.5 cm to 5.0 cm, using a locally delivered, single-dose endovascular treatment. The main question the study aims to answer is to demonstrate efficacy of the product for stabilization of these small to mid-sized AAA.The study will compare the treatment group to the typical standard of care for these patients, surveillance. All subjects will be followed... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 21 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
07/18/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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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)
NCT05139017
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:
07/18/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Medical School ( Site 0119), Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: DLBCL, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
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EPIC-Peds: A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-07321332 (Nirmatrelvir)/Ritonavir in Patients Under 18 Years of Age With COVID-19 That Are Not Hospitalized But Are at Risk for Severe Disease
NCT05261139
Recruiting
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety, pharmacokinetics (pharmacokinetics helps us understand how the drug is changed and eliminated from your body after you take it), and efficacy (how well a study treatment works in the study) of the study medicine (called nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) for potential treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The study medicine will be given to patients under 18 years of age with COVID-19 that are not hospitalized but are at risk for... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 0 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/16/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: COVID-19
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RA-PRO PRAGMATIC TRIAL
NCT04692493
Recruiting
The 2021 ACR RA treatment guideline, based on widely acknowledged low to moderate quality evidence, recommends switching to a non-tumor necrosis factor (TNFi) biologic (choose among existing medications, currently, rituximab, abatacept, tocilizumab, or sarilumab) or a targeted synthetic DMARD arm (tsDMARD; choose among existing medications, currently, tofacitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib) in patients with active RA despite the use of a TNFi-biologic. In practice, most patients receive another... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/15/2025
Locations: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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