Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Cancer clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 801 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT05985161RecruitingPhase 2
Selinexor for wilms tumor and other solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called selinexor for children and young adults with certain types of solid tumors (like Wilms tumor, rhabdoid tumors, MPNST, or others with specific genetic changes) that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. Participants take selinexor pills to see if it can shrink or control their cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 year+ - NCT05554393RecruitingPhase 2
Treating intermediate-risk AML in younger adults
This trial compares three different drug combinations for younger adults (18-59) with intermediate-risk AML. You will be assigned to one of three groups: standard chemotherapy (cytarabine + daunorubicin), that same chemotherapy plus venetoclax, or venetoclax combined with azacitidine.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–59 - NCT04468061RecruitingPhase 2
Study chemo drug plus immunotherapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests sacituzumab govitecan (an antibody-drug medicine) with or without pembrolizumab (an immune-system therapy) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help by shrinking tumors and improving immune control, especially for patients with specific tumor marker results.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04924075RecruitingPhase 2
Belzutifan for cancers linked to VHL or HIF-2α changes
This Phase 2 study tests belzutifan (MK-6482) to treat certain advanced cancers caused by specific gene or disease changes, including VHL-related tumors and HIF-2α related tumors. It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth in people whose cancer matches these genetic or disease patterns.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT03219450RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized vaccine for early-stage, treatment-free CLL
This Phase 1 study tests a personalized cancer vaccine made from each patient’s CLL (“neoantigens”) plus a medicine called poly-ICLC to help the immune system learn to recognize the cancer. It is designed for people who have CLL but are currently not needing treatment, to see if it’s safe and may help keep the disease under control.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05668962RecruitingPhase 2
Study selpercatinib plus I-131 for RET thyroid cancer that cannot take iodine
This trial tests whether combining a targeted pill (selpercatinib) with a radioactive iodine dose (I-131) can shrink thyroid cancer that has spread and no longer responds to radioactive iodine. It is for RET fusion–positive (genetically driven) thyroid cancers where the cancer cannot reliably absorb iodine anymore.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT04575935RecruitingPhase 3
Minimally invasive surgery after chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether doing surgery using smaller incisions after chemotherapy works as well as a more traditional approach for certain people with stage IIIC–IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It may help reduce surgical trauma while aiming for effective tumor removal.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06439693RecruitingPhase 2
Sequential therapy for newly diagnosed HER2+ breast cancer that has spread
This trial tests a sequence of targeted therapies for people newly diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The goal is to find a treatment plan that can potentially cure the cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07467772RecruitingPhase 2
Elacestrant for estrogen receptor-positive uterine sarcoma
This trial tests whether elacestrant, a drug that blocks estrogen, can help people with certain types of uterine sarcoma that have strong estrogen receptors. It may slow or stop cancer growth in tumors that rely on estrogen.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04997096Recruiting
Exercise during chemo to prevent weakness from low movement
This study tests whether a structured exercise program during chemotherapy can help prevent physical decline (“immobility,” like getting weaker or moving less) in people with certain ovarian or endometrial cancers. If you’re eligible, you may be guided to exercise while receiving standard chemo, and you’ll have blood tests to track changes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05726370RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) plus chemotherapy before curative surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable, recurrent head and neck squamous cell cancer. It also studies how these treatments affect the tumor and immune response using required tissue and blood samples.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05099172RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted therapy for advanced lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This trial tests a new targeted drug for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR or HER2). The drug may slow cancer growth and help you live longer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05652686RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying PT217 for neuroendocrine cancers
This trial tests a new drug called Peluntamig (PT217) for people with certain types of neuroendocrine cancers, like small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the drug can help when standard treatments stop working or aren't an option.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05132283Recruiting
Lymph node removal for urologic cancers with advanced imaging
This study uses a special MRI scanner in the operating room to help guide lymph node removal during surgery for urologic cancers like bladder, prostate, testicular, kidney, urethral, or penile cancer. It aims to see if this real-time imaging can make the surgery more precise.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05137054RecruitingPhase 1
Linvoseltamab combo for hard-to-treat multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug called linvoseltamab combined with other cancer treatments for people with multiple myeloma that has stopped responding to standard therapies. It may be an option if you have already tried several treatments and are looking for a new approach.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04968834Recruiting
Collecting children’s and young adults’ blood and marrow for genetic testing
This study collects and stores blood and bone marrow samples from young people with certain blood cancers so doctors can do genetic (“genomic”) testing now and in the future. It may help improve understanding of the disease and support better matching of care for patients.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 30 years - NCT07570979RecruitingPhase 1
Testing INR731 for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
This trial tests a new drug called INR731, given by mouth, for men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The study will check if the drug is safe and how well it works, either alone or combined with other prostate cancer medicines.
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+ - 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+ - NCT06488378RecruitingPhase 1
Axatilimab and olaparib for BRCA/PALB2-mutated breast cancer
This trial tests combining two drugs – axatilimab and olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) – for people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that carries a BRCA or PALB2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if this new combination is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07002034RecruitingPhase 2
RE104 for adjustment disorder related to cancer or other serious illnesses
This trial is testing a new medication (RE104) for people who have adjustment disorder with depressed mood or anxiety because of a serious medical condition like cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, or lung fibrosis. It's a study to see if the drug is safe and reduces symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06369155RecruitingPhase 2
Azenosertib for recurrent uterine serous cancer
This trial is testing an oral drug called azenosertib for a type of uterine cancer that has come back or spread. It aims to see if blocking a DNA repair pathway can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06377852RecruitingPhase 3
CDK4/6 inhibitor dosing study for older adults with metastatic breast cancer
This study tests two targeted therapy drugs, palbociclib and ribociclib, combined with hormone therapy for people aged 60 or older with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to see how well this treatment works and to gather information that may help improve dosing for older adults.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT07020221RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of VS-7375 for cancers with a KRAS G12D mutation
This study tests an experimental drug called VS-7375 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their 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 · 19 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 6 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 4 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 2 studies
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Foxborough · 2 studies
- Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center at Milford Regional · 2 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore 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.
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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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