Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Cancer clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 800 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT06171750RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ANK-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ANK-101, injected directly into tumors to help fight advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be treated with standard therapies. It may be an option if you have a tumor that can be reached for injection.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04777994RecruitingPhase 1
Drug ABBV-CLS-484 for advanced cancers that lack options
This Phase 1 trial tests ABBV-CLS-484 in people with advanced or metastatic tumors when standard treatments have not worked or aren’t available. Because it’s an early study, the main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the cancer responds in different cancer types.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04852887RecruitingPhase 3
Testing shorter breast radiation after low-risk hormone breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies whether “less intense” radiation can work as well as standard radiation for certain early-stage hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancers that have a low Oncotype DX score. It may help reduce treatment burden while keeping cancer control strong.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–70 - NCT05914766Recruiting
Support program for newly diagnosed rectal cancer patients
This trial tests an informational and supportive care program for people with newly diagnosed, locally advanced rectal cancer. It may help by providing education and practical support around next steps in treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06759649RecruitingPhase 1
Study of COM503 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called COM503 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot be treated with standard therapies. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07097142RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter radiation for bladder cancer with chemo
This trial tests if a shorter course of radiation therapy works as well as the usual longer course for people with bladder cancer who are also receiving standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if shorter treatment can reduce side effects while still being effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05922501RecruitingPhase 2
Test four medicines for relapsed multiple myeloma
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of medicines (isatuximab, belantamab mafodotin, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone) for multiple myeloma that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by better controlling the myeloma after standard therapies have failed.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07349537RecruitingPhase 1
Study of RMC-5127 for advanced KRAS G12V-mutant solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called RMC-5127 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12V mutation. The study aims to see if this targeted therapy can help when other treatments have stopped working or caused side effects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07426484RecruitingPhase 4
Testing cosibelimab for advanced skin cancer in specific patients
This trial tests an immunotherapy drug called cosibelimab for patients with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma who have either had a kidney transplant or have a blood cancer like lymphoma or myeloma. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors when surgery or radiation is not an option.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07123649RecruitingPhase 2
Customizing mammogram schedules for older breast cancer survivors
This study looks at how often older breast cancer survivors (80+) should get mammograms. It aims to make screening more personalized so women get the right amount of imaging.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 80 years+ - NCT07288073RecruitingPhase 2
TIL Therapy for Advanced Skin Cancer Patients
This study tests a personalized cell therapy called TIL (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) for people with advanced skin cancers that have not responded to immunotherapy. Doctors take your tumor cells, grow immune cells from them, and then infuse them back to fight the cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06922591RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TNG462 for pancreatic and lung cancer with MTAP loss
This trial tests a new drug called TNG462, alone or combined with other drugs, for people with advanced pancreatic or non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have a specific genetic change (loss of MTAP and a RAS mutation). It aims to see if TNG462 is safe and works better than current treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07300150RecruitingPhase 1
PT0511 for KRAS-mutated or amplified advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PT0511 that targets a specific gene change (KRAS) found in some advanced solid tumors. It's for people whose cancer has not responded well to other treatments and who are looking for a new option.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06284486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Venetoclax and revumenib for AML with residual disease
This trial tests two targeted drugs, venetoclax and revumenib, for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific change in the NPM1, KMT2A, or NUP98 genes and has minimal residual disease (MRD) after treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can clear remaining leukemia cells and improve outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT06196008Recruiting
Exercise coaching for older adults having lung cancer surgery and their caregivers
This study tests if a telephone-based physical activity coach helps older adults (65+) recover better after lung cancer surgery compared to self-monitored activity. Caregivers can also join to learn how to support their loved one and improve their own well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05951179RecruitingPhase 2
Bladder instillation study for high-grade non–muscle-invasive cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests TARA-002 given directly into the bladder to treat high-grade non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer with active disease. It may help patients who have not previously responded to, or have not received, BCG treatment in the recent past.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06624644RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
LNS8801 with or without pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug called LNS8801, alone or with pembrolizumab, for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to prior treatments, especially anti-PD-1 therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07621718RecruitingPhase 3
Zoldonrasib plus chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer with KRAS mutation
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called zoldonrasib to standard chemotherapy works better than chemotherapy alone for pancreatic cancer that has spread and has a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The goal is to see if this combination helps patients live longer and control their cancer better.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06202183Recruiting
Home exercise for gut health in young colorectal cancer patients
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program can improve the health of your gut bacteria during chemotherapy for young-onset colorectal cancer. It aims to help you feel better and potentially improve how well your treatment works.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT07287098RecruitingPhase 2
Imlunestrant for premenopausal women with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer
This trial tests a new hormone-blocking pill (imlunestrant) in premenopausal women with early-stage ER+/HER2- breast cancer. Depending on whether you've had prior hormone therapy, the study will see if this treatment works better than standard options.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04104776RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug tulmimetostat for advanced cancers and lymphomas
This early-phase study tests tulmimetostat (DZR123) to shrink or control advanced solid tumors and certain lymphomas, and it may also test a combination in some prostate cancer groups. If you qualify, you’ll receive the study drug and be monitored closely, including blood tests and a request for tumor tissue to look for biomarkers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05498428RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab for advanced lung cancer with EGFR mutations
This Phase 2 study tests amivantamab (an antibody medicine) in people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has specific EGFR gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer when standard curative treatments aren’t possible.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07629960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New KRAS-Targeting Drug for Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-stage trial tests BLU-924, a new drug designed to target cancer cells with specific KRAS mutations (a common genetic change in pancreatic, lung, and colon cancers). The study aims to find the right dose and see how well it works in patients whose cancers have progressed despite standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06119581RecruitingPhase 3
Oloromosib with Immunotherapy as First Treatment for KRAS G12C Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill (olomorasib) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and possibly chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation and has not been treated before.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 11 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 6 studies
- Boston Medical Center · 3 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 2 studies
- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center · 2 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center /ID# 252009
- Dana Farber
What taking part in a cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 800 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Boston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a cancer study near Boston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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