Massachusetts is currently home to 3217 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.
Specialized Pro-resolving Lipid Mediators and Treatment Resistant Depression
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the impact of omega-3 fatty acids on the production of anti-inflammatory effects and clinical improvement in people with depression who have not responded well to standard antidepressant treatment. The main questions it seeks to answer are: 1. Do omega-3 fatty acids added to ineffective antidepressant treatment increase production of compounds that reduce inflammation? 2. Is the increase in these anti-inflammatory compounds associated with a stron... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
01/31/2025
Locations: Depression Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Treatment Resistant Depression, Inflammation, Overweight
Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan (LNP023) in Adult Patients With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Naive to Complement Inhibitor Therapy
Recruiting
The purpose of this Phase 3 study is to determine whether iptacopan (LNP023) is efficacious and safe for the treatment of aHUS in adult patients who are treatment naive to complement inhibitor therapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
01/31/2025
Locations: Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Study of Rezafungin Compared to Standard Antimicrobial Regimen for Prevention of Invasive Fungal Diseases in Adults Undergoing Allogeneic Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Recruiting
The purpose of this pivotal study is to determine if intravenous Rezafungin is efficacious and safe in the prevention of invasive fungal diseases when compared to the standard antimicrobial regimen.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/31/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Candidemia, Mycoses, Fungal Infection, Fungemia, Invasive Candidiasis, Pneumocystis, Mold Infection, Invasive Fungal Disease, Prophylaxis of Invasive Fungal Infections, Aspergillus
Phase 2b Safety and Efficacy Study of CGB-500 Topical Ointment with 0.5% and 1% Tofacitnib for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if CGB-500 works to treat atopic dermatitis in participants ages 12 and older. The goal is also to learn about the safety of CGB-500. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does CGB-500 improve atopic dermatitis by decreasing the area affected and the severity of the lesions? What medical problems do participants have when taking CGB500? Researchers will compare CGB-500 to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if CGB-500 w... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/30/2025
Locations: Metro Boston Clinical Partners, Brighton, Massachusetts
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
Search for Novel Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Targets for Mental Illness
Recruiting
Participants will receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at a random location in the left prefrontal cortex, excluding sites that are potentially unsafe. Extensive behavioral testing will be conducted to determine which behaviors are modulated by stimulating which circuits.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
01/30/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Mood Disorders, Psychiatric Disorder, Mental Disorder, Depression, Anxiety
A Study of CLN-619 Alone and in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Advanced Solid Tumors
Recruiting
CLN-619-001 is a Phase 1, open-label, multi-center study of CLN-619 alone and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/30/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumor
Surgery With or Without Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in High Risk RetroPeritoneal Sarcoma
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, randomized, open label phase lll trial to assess whether preoperative chemotherapy, as an adjunct to curative-intent surgery, improves the prognosis of high risk DDLPS (dedifferentiated Liposarcoma) and LMS (Leiomyosarcoma) patients as measured by disease free survival. After confirmation of eligibility criteria, patients will be randomized to either the standard arm or experimental arm.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/30/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Retroperitoneal Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma
An Evaluation of the Effect of the Erchonia FX-405 Laser as an Adjunctive Treatment of Periodontitis
Recruiting
The purpose of this clinical study is to determine the effectiveness of the Erchonia® FX-405 (manufactured by Erchonia Corporation (the Company) in providing a noninvasive adjunctive treatment in combination with periodontal scaling and root planing for improving the treatment of periodontal disease.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 22 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
01/29/2025
Locations: Acton Dental Associates, Acton, Massachusetts
Conditions: Periodontal Diseases, Periodontitis, Gum Disease
PRISM for Depression and Anxiety in Young Adults with Cancer
Recruiting
This research study is being done to test the feasibility of an existing supportive program (PRISM) to address psychological symptoms (i.e., depressive and anxiety symptoms) that young adult participants diagnosed with cancer or desmoid tumor may experience. The name of the intervention used in this research study is: -Promoting Resilience in Stress Management (PRISM) Program
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 30 years
Trial Updated:
01/29/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brighton, Massachusetts
Conditions: Cancer Diagnosis, Non-Metastatic Neoplasm, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Depressive Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Desmoid
Parenting Intervention for Mothers With Substance Use Disorder
Recruiting
Children of mothers with substance use disorder (SUD) constitute a growing and highly vulnerable population. Evidence-based parenting interventions have the potential to both support parents' recovery and mental health by helping them cope with stress of parenthood and promote the optimal development of their children by supporting responsive parenting. The Supporting Our Families through Addiction and Recovery (SOFAR) pediatric medical home for families and children impacted by SUDs, with integ... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
3 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/29/2025
Locations: Boston Medical Center, SOFAR Clinic, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Substance Use Disorders, Children of Mothers With Substance Use Disorders
A Study of Telitacicept for the Treatment of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (RemeMG)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of telitacicept in the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/29/2025
Locations: Foxboro Site, Foxboro, Massachusetts
Conditions: Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Minimally Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture Pilot Study
Recruiting
The goal of this randomized pilot study is to assess feasibility of the trial and to collect information to inform the design of a definitive trial. Adult patients ages 60 years or older with a low-energy minimally displaced femoral neck fracture (FNF) treated with surgery will be eligible to participate in the study. Patients will be randomized to one of two treatment groups, hip arthroplasty or internal fixation. Participants will be followed for 1 year.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
60 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/29/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Femoral Neck Fractures