Massachusetts is currently home to 3204 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.
Single Position Spine Surgery Registry
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to systematically, prospectively compare surgical fusion techniques for thoracolumbar spinal fusion patients and assess long-term patient outcomes and revision rates following surgery.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
11/01/2024
Locations: New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Spine Fusion, Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of tDCS in combination with TUS for the treatment of pain in subjects with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The investigators hypothesize that there will be a decrease in pain levels with active stimulation, when compared to sham stimulation.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
11/01/2024
Locations: Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Research Institute, Charlestown, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Neoadjuvant PD-1 Inhibitor Dostarlimab (TSR-042) Vs. Combination of Tim-3 Inhibitor Cobolimab (TSR-022) and PD-1 Inhibitor Dostarlimab (TSR-042) in Melanoma
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of anti-PI-1 inhibitor (TSR-042) or anti-PD-1/anti-TIM-3 combination (TSR-042 / TSR-022) in patients with operable melanoma.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/01/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Melanoma Stage III, Melanoma Stage IV
Mapping and Quantifying Lymphatic Drainage of the Arm's Alternate Pathway
Recruiting
Using indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography and lymphoscintigraphy with SPECT/CT imaging, the aim is to evaluate the anatomy of the lymphatic system pathway in two separate populations: healthy female volunteers and women with a history of breast cancer who did not develop lymphedema.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/31/2024
Locations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Lymphatic System
REvascularization CHoices Among Under-Represented Groups Evaluation: The RECHARGE Trial - Minorities
Recruiting
This is a research study in minorities to compare the outcomes of two procedures that restore blood flow to the arteries of the heart. In one procedure the blockages are ballooned and then stented with a small wire mesh tube through a small incision in the wrist or the groin. The other procedure is an open-heart operation in which healthy blood vessels from inside the chest, leg, and/or forearm are used to "bypass" the blockages (like a detour). Outcomes will be measured by comparing survival an... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/30/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Coronary Artery Disease
REvascularization CHoices Among Under-Represented Groups Evaluation: The RECHARGE Trial - Women
Recruiting
This is a research study in women to compare the outcomes of two procedures that restore blood flow to the arteries of the heart. In one procedure the blockages are ballooned and then stented with a small wire mesh tube through a small incision in the wrist or the groin. The other procedure is an open-heart operation in which healthy blood vessels from inside the chest, leg, and/or forearm are used to "bypass" the blockages (like a detour). Outcomes will be measured by comparing survival and imp... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/30/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Coronary Artery Disease
Non-interventional Study of Seroprevalence of Pre-existing Antibodies Against Adenovirus-associated Virus Vector (AAV9) and the Progression of Disease in Patients With Plakophilin 2 (PKP2)-Associated Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, non-interventional study to observe the natural progression of the disease and to study the prevalence of pre-existing antibodies to AAV9 used for gene therapy in a population of patients with PKP2 gene-associated ARVC. Participation from all patients is encouraged regardless of interest in or eligibility for gene therapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 14 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
10/30/2024
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
Smart Phone Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Psoriasis and Co-Morbid Depression Symptoms
Recruiting
A single arm, pilot study in which all eligible participants will be enrolled in an 8-week coach-guided smartphone delivered CBT program. The full duration of the program, with follow-up interview, will be 9 weeks.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/30/2024
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Psoriasis, Depressive Symptoms
Mechanisms of Exposure Therapy for OCD
Recruiting
Exposure therapy is the most effective treatment available for obsessive compulsive disorder, yet up to 50% of patients do not recover because the mechanisms underlying successful response are poorly understood, leading to significant variability in how clinicians conduct exposure therapy. The main purpose of this study is to determine which target mechanisms are most critical to engage in real-world exposure sessions to produce good treatment outcomes. Adult participants (N = 400) with Obsessiv... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
10/30/2024
Locations: McLean OCDI, Belmont, Massachusetts
Conditions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Improving Health for Older Adults with Pain Through Engagement
Recruiting
The goal of this project is to conduct a randomized, hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial (N=200) to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a 10-week mind-body and walking program (GetActive+) vs treatment as usual (TAU). The investigators will test for improvements in self-reported, performance-based (i.e., six-minute walk test), and objective (i.e., step-count) physical function, emotional function, as well as feasibility, acceptability and implementation markers. Partici... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
55 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/30/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Shorter Chemo-Immunotherapy Without Anthracycline Drugs for Early-Stage Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effects of shorter chemotherapy (chemo)-immunotherapy without anthracyclines to usual chemo-immunotherapy for the treatment of early-stage triple negative breast cancer. Paclitaxel is in a class of medications called anti-microtubule agents. It stops cancer cells from growing and dividing and may kill them. Carboplatin is in a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works in a way similar to the anticancer drug cisplatin, but may be bette... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/29/2024
Locations: Beverly Hospital, Beverly, Massachusetts
Conditions: Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Early Stage Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma
Non-Invasive Monitoring Methods in Patients With Acute Brain Injury
Recruiting
Life-threatening mass effect (LTME) arises when brain swelling displaces or compresses crucial midline structures subsequent to acute brain injuries (ABIs) like traumatic brain injury (TBI), ischemic stroke (IS), and intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH), which can manifest rapidly within hours or more gradually over days. Despite advancements in surgical management, significant gaps in understanding persist regarding optimal monitoring and therapeutic approaches. The current standard for identifyin... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/28/2024
Locations: Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Brain Injury, Acute