Massachusetts is currently home to 3195 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.
A Trial of Increased Dose Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) for High-Grade Meningiomas
Recruiting
This research study is studying radiation therapy as a possible treatment for meningioma or tumor on the lining of the brain. The study drug or intervention involved in this research study is Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/22/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Meningioma, Brain Tumor
Translation of Robotic Apparel for Alleviating Low Back Pain
Recruiting
This is a NIAMS-sponsored clinical trial being conducted through the NIH Helping to End Addition Long-term (HEAL) Initiative's Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC) Research Program. This is a single-arm controlled trial with individuals aged 18-70 with low back pain (LBP). This study investigates the effect(s) of augmenting physical therapy (PT) interventions with the use of an experimental wearable soft robotic device ('exosuit').
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
03/20/2024
Locations: Boston University Physical Therapy Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Low Back Pain
The CALERIEā„¢ Legacy Study
Recruiting
The purpose of the CALERIE Legacy Study is to follow up on the health and wellness of participants from phase 2 of the Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy (CALERIE) trial, which was conducted from 2007 to 2011.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 33 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
03/20/2024
Locations: Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Calorie Restriction
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Neuromodulation of Executive Function Across Neuropsychiatric Populations
Recruiting
In the current study, the investigators aim to understand the role of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in improving executive function across neuropsychiatric populations known to have deficits in this cognitive domain.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
03/20/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Substance Use Disorders
Neuromodulation of Executive Function in the ADHD Brain
Recruiting
This study aims to determine the transient, modulatory effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on executive function and inhibitory control in patients with ADHD compared to healthy controls.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 66 years
Trial Updated:
03/20/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Study of the Role of Genetic Modifiers in Hemoglobinopathies
Recruiting
This study will investigate the role of genetic modifiers in hemoglobinopathies through a large-scale, multi-ethnic genome-wide association study (GWAS).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
2 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/19/2024
Locations: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Beta, Thalassemia Alpha, Hemoglobinopathies
Decompression Versus Decompression and Fusion
Recruiting
Adjacent segment disease (ASD) in the lumbar spine is a well-known sequela of lumbar fusion surgery. The annual incidence of adjacent level re-operation is approximately 3% with a ten-year prevalence of 20-30%. Frequently, the surgical treatment involves decompression of the adjacent level coupled with extension of the instrumentation and fusion. Advocates of this paradigm cite the altered kinematics and biomechanics of levels adjacent to a lumbar fusion mass. Furthermore, decompressed levels ad... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/19/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Adjacent Segment Disease
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Tradipitant vs. Placebo in Idiopathic and Diabetic Gastroparesis
Recruiting
To investigate the safety and efficacy of tradipitant versus placebo in relieving nausea and other symptoms of gastroparesis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
03/19/2024
Locations: Vanda Investigational Site, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Idiopathic Gastroparesis, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Gastroparesis
Identification and Treatment Of Micrometastatic Disease in Stage III Colon Cancer
Recruiting
This research study is comparing two standard of care treatment options based on blood test results for participants who have metastatic colon cancer. The names of the potential treatments involved in this study are: * Active surveillance * FOLFIRI treatment * Nivolumab treatment * Encorafenib/Binimetinib/Cetuximab treatment * Trastuzumab + Pertuzumab
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/19/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Metastatic Colon Cancer, Stage III Colon Cancer
Metastatic Tumor Research and Outcomes Network
Recruiting
The registry aims to collect patient information such as patient demographics, co-morbidities, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic data, as well as information on adverse events and HRQOL outcomes specific for patients with metastatic spine tumor(s).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/19/2024
Locations: Harvard Medical School Department of Neurosurgery, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Metastatic Spine Tumor
Primary Tumor Research and Outcomes Network
Recruiting
This project aims to establish a network of spine oncology centers dedicated to prospective multicenter research of patients diagnosed with a primary tumor of the spine and will include a comprehensive prospective clinical database which will serve as a shared research platform. Demographic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic variables will be used to answer questions about survival and local recurrence, as well as questions about adverse events (AEs), morbidity data, and health-related quali... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
03/19/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Spinal Column Tumor
NTS-WBRT in Brain Metastases
Recruiting
This research is being done to assess the quality of life and symptom burden in participants who receive (normal tissue sparing whole brain radiation therapy (NTS-WBRT). This research study involves: * NTS-WBRT (normal tissue sparing whole brain radiation therapy) * Memantine standard of care drug
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/18/2024
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Brain Metastases