Massachusetts is currently home to 3144 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.
Pre-op Pembro + Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer (P-RAD)
Recruiting
This research trial is studying a combination of neoadjuvant radiotherapy (RT), immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy for lymph node-positive, triple negative (TN) or hormone receptor positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are: * Radiation Therapy (RT) * Immunotherapy: Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) * Chemotherapies: * Paclitaxel * Doxorubicin (also called Adriamycin) * Cyclophosphamide * Carboplatin (optional, and in TN onl... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/17/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Hormone Receptor Positive (HR+), HER2-negative Breast Cancer, Biopsy-proven, Positive Lymph Node(s)
Sacituzumab Govitecan In TNBC
Recruiting
This research study is studying to evaluate sacituzumab govitecan for individuals with localized triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) The names of the study drugs involved in this study is: * Sacituzumab govitecan (SG) * Pembrolizumab (combination therapy with SG)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/17/2024
Locations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Invasive Breast Cancer, Triple Negative Breast Cancer, ER-Negative Breast Cancer, PR-Negative Breast Cancer, HER2-negative Breast Cancer
Letermovir for Secondary Prophylaxis in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Recruiting
This is a research study to test the tolerability and clinical effectiveness of the study drug, Letermovir (LET), when used as secondary prophylaxis following treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease in a solid organ transplant recipient. This study is an open label trial in which Letermovir will be prescribed to prevent the recurrence of CMV infection and disease in a solid organ transplant recipient following treatment of CMV infection or disease.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
03/15/2024
Locations: Tufts Medical Center-Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Cytomegalovirus Infections, Infection in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients, Neutropenia, Antiviral Toxicity
Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant IO102-IO103 and Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® in Patients With Resectable Tumors
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, multi-arm trial evaluating anti-tumor activity, safety, and immune infiltration of IO102-IO103 in combination with pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® as neoadjuvant and post-surgery treatment. This proof-of-concept trial will include patients with resectable tumors in at least 2 indications.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/15/2024
Locations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Melanoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Immune and Genomic Markers in ALK+ NSCLC
Recruiting
The purpose of this research study is to obtain and study clinical history, and tissue and saliva specimens if available from participants with Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase-ALK+ Non-Small Lung Cancer(NSCLC)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/15/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase Gene Translocation, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Venetoclax + Azacitidine vs. Induction Chemotherapy in AML
Recruiting
This research is being done to assess the therapeutic activity of a promising combination (azacitidine and venetoclax) versus conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy in induction-eligible patients with acute myeloid leukemia. This study involves the following: * Venetoclax and azacitidine (investigational combination) * Cytarabine and idarubicin or daunorubicin (per standard of care) or Liposomal daunorubicin and cytarabine (per standard of care)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/15/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A Clinical Trial Via Telepsychiatry of Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth
Recruiting
This study consists of a 6-week, open-label, randomized clinical trial study to compare efficacy and tolerability of the natural treatments omega-3 fatty acids, inositol, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of mood dysregulation in children and adolescents (ages 5-17). Subjects will be randomized to one of two arms: 1) omega-3 fatty acids plus inositol or 2) NAC.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 5 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
03/15/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Mood Disturbance, Mood Disorders, Natural Supplements, Alternative Treatment
Natural Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth With Non-verbal Learning Disability (NVLD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Recruiting
This study consists of a 6-week, open-label, randomized clinical trial study to compare efficacy and tolerability of the natural treatments omega-3 fatty acids, inositol, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of mood dysregulation in children and adolescents with non-verbal learning disability (NVLD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Subjects will include youth ages 5-17 years with a non-verbal learning disability (NVLD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and current symptoms of emotional... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 5 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
03/15/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Non-verbal Learning Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
A Study of TSR-022 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors (AMBER)
Recruiting
This is a first-in-human study evaluating the anti-T cell immunoglobulin and mucin containing protein-3 (TIM-3) antibody TSR-022. The study will be conducted in 2 parts with Part 1 consisting of dose escalation and Part 2 dose expansion. Part 1 will determine the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of TSR-022 and Part 2 will evaluate the antitumor activity of TSR-022 in combination with TSR-042 or docetaxel and as monotherapy.
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/14/2024
Locations: GSK Investigational Site, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Neoplasms
Use of Serial Plasma NGS as a New Efficacy Metric to Guide Immunotherapy Treatment Discontinuation
Recruiting
The goal of this prospective study to investigate the use of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to guide end of therapy decisions in patients with melanoma or non-small-cell lung cancer. The main question it aims to answer is: • Do patients with metastatic melanoma or non-small-cell lung cancer, who have received at least 12 months of immune checkpoint inhibition (monotherapy or in combination) with evidence of disease response/control on imaging and have no evidence of circulating tumor DNA, have... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/14/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Trial to Assess Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Asian Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Recruiting
This study aims to understand the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) in Asian Americans with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Researchers will compare participants on continuous glucose monitors with participants using fingerstick self-monitoring with the aim of answering the following questions: 1. Check if continuous glucose monitoring is doable and consistent for this group, and see how it affects their quality of life. 2. Estimate how well the health outcomes (glucose and lipid markers) vary ov... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
40 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/14/2024
Locations: Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Cryoablation+Ipilimumab+Nivolumab in Melanoma
Recruiting
The aim of this study is to find out whether the combination of two approved drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, in combination with cryoablation are safe and effective for participants who have an unresectable melanoma that is resistant, or is growing, after receiving immunotherapy with a PD-1 inhibitor. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are: * Cryoablation (an interventional radiology procedure that freezes part of a tumor) * Ipilimumab (an immunotherapy) * Nivolumab (... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/14/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Metastatic Melanoma, Skin Cancer