Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Cancer clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 801 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Boston — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT06366347RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance letrozole and abemaciclib for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests whether taking two oral medications (letrozole and abemaciclib) after standard chemotherapy can help keep advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer from coming back. It is for people whose cancer is estrogen receptor-positive and has certain favorable genetic features.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07023627RecruitingPhase 2
New pill for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer with cyclin E1
This study tests a new pill called INCB123667 for people with a type of ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT06710548Recruiting
REVITALIZE: Reducing Fatigue in Ovarian Cancer on PARP Inhibitors
This study tests whether a program called REVITALIZE can help reduce severe fatigue in women with ovarian cancer who are currently taking a PARP inhibitor (a type of targeted therapy). The goal is to see if this approach improves daily energy and quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04230109RecruitingTeam says not enrollingPhase 2
Sacituzumab Govitecan for newly diagnosed TNBC
This trial tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan for people with newly diagnosed triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) that hasn't been treated yet. The drug targets cancer cells directly to try to stop them from growing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06708949RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for advanced kidney cancer
This trial compares two immunotherapy combinations—nivolumab/relatlimab/ipilimumab vs. nivolumab/ipilimumab—as first treatment for advanced kidney cancer with clear cell features. It aims to see which combo works better for people who haven't had prior therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06053658RecruitingPhase 2
Tivozanib and Nivolumab for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (tivozanib and nivolumab) for people with advanced kidney cancer that is not clear cell type. It aims to see if this drug pair can shrink or slow the cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06122896RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Screening for pancreatic cancer in high-risk people
This trial uses MRI and endoscopic ultrasound to look for early signs of pancreatic cancer in people who have a high risk due to their genes or family history. Finding it early may lead to better treatment options.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06089083Recruiting
Helping gynecologic cancer patients with frailty recover function
This study tests a program to help gynecologic cancer patients who are frail improve their physical function and quality of life during treatment. It aims to see if extra support can help you stay stronger and recover better.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07226427RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MEN2501 for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new drug called MEN2501 for people with ovarian cancer that no longer responds to platinum-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help shrink tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06445959RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Decitabine, Venetoclax, and Olutasidenib for IDH1-Mutated Blood Cancers
This trial combines three drugs—decitabine, venetoclax, and a targeted therapy (olutasidenib)—to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or is not responding to treatment. It may also be an option for people newly diagnosed with AML who cannot receive intense chemotherapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05687110RecruitingPhase 1
Testing novobiocin for tumors with DNA repair gene changes
This Phase 1 study tests whether novobiocin is safe and finds the best dose for people whose tumors have specific DNA repair gene mutations. It may help if your cancer is hard to treat with standard options, including certain patients who already tried PARP inhibitors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06793215RecruitingPhase 3
Divarasib plus pembrolizumab for KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial compares a new targeted drug (divarasib) combined with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. It aims to see if the new combination works better and is safe.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05696626RecruitingPhase 3
Test a new pill plus abemaciclib versus standard therapy
This Phase 3 study compares lasofoxifene plus abemaciclib versus fulvestrant plus abemaciclib for ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has an ESR1 mutation. It looks for better tumor control in people whose cancer has progressed on hormone therapy (an aromatase inhibitor) and who meet specific safety and testing requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06747845RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy for stable metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, niraparib and ipilimumab, as a maintenance treatment for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not grown after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this can help keep the cancer stable longer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07139769Recruiting
Resilience program for parents of teens with cancer
This study tests a program to help parents and guardians of teens and young adults with cancer learn new ways to cope with stress and build resilience. The program is designed to support you while you care for your child.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07592793Enrolling by invitation
Community Health Worker Perspectives on New Programs
This study asks community health center workers and partner staff about their experiences implementing a new health program. Your feedback helps researchers understand what works and what challenges exist in delivering care in community settings.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05710848RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for repeat bladder tumor surgery patients
This trial tests STM-416, given around the time you have surgery to remove recurring bladder tumors, to see if it can reduce the chance the cancer comes back. It is for people with high-risk early bladder cancer (non–muscle-invasive) who have already had standard treatment and now need another TURBT.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06486454Recruiting
Liver tumor treatment with sound waves
This trial tests a new device that uses sound waves to destroy liver tumors without cutting or needles. It may be an option if you have a liver tumor that can be partly or fully targeted by this technique.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22 years+ - NCT07527858RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Denikitug with immunotherapy or chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called denikitug, given alone or combined with other cancer treatments, for patients with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to previous treatments. The goal is to help people whose cancer has a specific genetic profile (MSS) that doesn't respond well to standard immunotherapy alone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06302595Recruiting
MRI-guided prostate biopsy for cancer diagnosis
This trial uses MRI to guide a biopsy of the prostate, aiming to better detect cancer in men with abnormal PSA levels, a lump, or a suspicious MRI finding.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30 years+ - NCT06549465RecruitingPhase 2
Ac-225 rosopatamab for PSMA-positive castration-resistant prostate cancer
This trial tests a radioactive drug (Ac-225 rosopatamab tetraxetan) that targets a protein called PSMA on prostate cancer cells. It is for patients whose cancer has stopped responding to hormone therapy and has spread to other parts of the body.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05216432RecruitingPhase 1
RLY-2608 for PIK3CA-mutant advanced solid tumors and breast cancer
This early study (Phase 1) tests RLY-2608, a targeted cancer drug for tumors with a PIK3CA mutation. It studies the drug alone and combined with hormone therapy (and sometimes CDK4/6 or CDK4 medicines) to see safety, dose, and whether it can shrink tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07111520RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination treatment for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests two investigational drugs, BNT326 and BNT327, together in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread or can't be cured with local treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and might help shrink tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07061951RecruitingPhase 2
Mirdametinib for relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL
This trial tests a drug called mirdametinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL2 inhibitor. The goal is to see if mirdametinib can help shrink the cancer or slow its growth.
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 · 15 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 8 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 8 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 4 studies
- Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Foxborough
- Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center
- Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting cancer studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 801 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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