Massachusetts is currently home to 3216 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Burlington. Whether you're a healthy volunteer interested in paid medical research or someone seeking trials related to a specific condition, the state offers a diverse array of opportunities in your vicinity.
HepHospital: A Pilot Trial of a Hepatology Home Hospital Intervention for Patients With Advanced Liver Disease
NCT05205954
Recruiting
This research study is evaluating a program that entails a healthcare at home intervention for people with advanced liver disease.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Cirrhosis, End Stage Liver DIsease, Liver Cirrhosis, Liver Disease Chronic
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Acalabrutinib in CNSL
NCT04906902
Recruiting
This research study is a Phase 1/2 clinical trial testing the safety, tolerance and efficacy of the drug Acalabrutinib for people with recurrent or refractory central nervous system lymphoma (CNSL).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Refractory Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Recurrent Central Nervous System Lymphoma
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Study to Assess Change in Disease Activity and Adverse Events of Oral Venetoclax With Intravenous (IV) Obinutuzumab in Adult Participants With Recurring Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
NCT04895436
Recruiting
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia (cancer of blood cells). The purpose of this study is to assess retreatment with venetoclax-obinutuzumab (VenG) in participants previously treated with fixed duration first-line (IL) therapy of venetoclax in combination with an anti-CD20 antibody +/- X (where X is any additional drug). Adverse events and change in disease activity will be assessed. Venetoclax is an approved drug for the treatment of CLL. Study doctors put the partic... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /ID# 230061, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
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Study of the Long-Term Safety and Outcomes of Treating Pulmonary Embolism With the Indigo Aspiration System
NCT04798261
Recruiting
The objective of this study is to evaluate real world long-term functional outcomes, safety and performance of the Indigo Aspiration System for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism
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Ultrasound-facilitated, Catheter-directed, Thrombolysis in Intermediate-high Risk Pulmonary Embolism
NCT04790370
Recruiting
There are many available treatments for pulmonary embolism (PE), but the best treatment for this condition is not known. The HI-PEITHO study will compare two treatment options that are both available on the market for the treatment of PE. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either blood thinners (anticoagulation) or blood thinners (anticoagulation) in combination with a device called the EkoSonicTM Endovascular device to dissolve blood clots. Patients will be followed for 12 months after... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism
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A Phase 2 Study of T-DXd in Patients With Selected HER2 Expressing Tumors
NCT04482309
Recruiting
This is an open-label, multi-center, multi-cohort, Phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) for the treatment of selected HER2-expressing tumors. This study will consist of Part 1 which includes 7 cohorts of: urothelial bladder cancer, biliary tract cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, and rare tumors; and Part 2 which includes 5 cohorts A to E of: A) any tumor type that is HER2 IHC 3+ (excluding breast, gastr... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 120 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Research Site, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Part 1: Bladder, Biliary Tract, Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian, Pancreatic Cancer, Rare Tumors, Any Tumor Type Excluding Breast, Gastric, Colorectal Cancer, Part 2: HER2 Expressing/Amplified Solid Tumors Excluding Breast, Gastric, Colorectal Cancer
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Pembrolizumab, Ibrutinib and Rituximab in PCNSL
NCT04421560
Recruiting
This research study is evaluating a combination therapy of 3 drugs as possible treatments for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). The three drugs being used in the study are: * Pembrolizumab (MK3475) * Ibrutinib * Rituximab (or biosimilar)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Recurrent Cancer, Refractory Cancer, Relapsed Cancer
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A Study of Lasmiditan (LY573144) Treatment in Children Aged 6 to 17 With Migraine
NCT04396236
Recruiting
The reason for this study is to see if lasmiditan is safe and effective in children aged 6 to 17 with migraine. The study will last up to 20 weeks and may include up to 4 visits.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: ActivMed Practices and Research, Methuen, Massachusetts
Conditions: Migraine
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LTA Pilot Study of Glucarpidase in Patients With Central Nervous System Lymphoma
NCT03684980
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a drug called Voraxaze when it's routinely given in combination with methotrexate and rituximab, the standard treatment for CNSL.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/21/2025
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Data Collection and Specimen Analysis), Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Central Nervous System Lymphoma
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A Phase 3 Randomized, Masked, Controlled Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Belzupacap Sarotalocan (AU-011) Treatment Compared to Sham Control in Subjects With Primary Indeterminate Lesions or Small Choroidal Melanoma
NCT06007690
Recruiting
The primary objective is to determine the safety and efficacy of belzupacap sarotalocan (bel-sar) compared to sham control in patients with primary indeterminate lesions (IL) or small choroidal melanoma (CM).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/20/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center New England Eye Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Choroidal Melanoma, Indeterminate Lesions, Uveal Melanoma, Ocular Melanoma
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Venetoclax and HMA Treatment of Older and Unfit Adults With FLT3 Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)
NCT06317649
Recruiting
This phase II MyeloMATCH treatment trial compares the usual treatment of azacitidine and venetoclax to the combination treatment of azacitidine, venetoclax and gilteritinib in treating older and unfit patients with acute myeloid leukemia and FLT3 mutations. Azacitidine is a drug that is absorbed into DNA and leads to the activation of cancer suppressor genes, which are genes that help control cell growth. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/19/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy Versus Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung Cancer, The ACHIEVE Trial
NCT06096844
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV lung cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividin... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
70 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/19/2025
Locations: Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIC Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
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