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
- NCT06861088RecruitingPhase 3
Kinisoquin for preventing blood clots in pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether an investigational drug called Kinisoquin™ can help prevent blood clots in people with advanced pancreatic cancer who are starting their first chemotherapy. It may be a good option if you are looking for extra protection against clots during treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06807294Recruiting
Tai chi for nerve damage from chemo
This study tests whether tai chi can help cancer survivors with nerve damage from chemotherapy. You will be randomly assigned to take tai chi classes or join a waitlist group, and the study tracks changes in balance, nerve pain, and quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07059884Recruiting
Exercise program to help people with cancer stay active
This trial tests a distance-based exercise program designed to help people on chemotherapy maintain their physical function and prevent disability. It is for patients with certain cancers who are working full-time and can participate in moderate physical activity.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07227584RecruitingPhase 2
ALL treatment for adolescents and young adults
This trial tests a standard chemotherapy regimen for people aged 18 to 50 with a type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It aims to see how well the treatment works for this age group.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–51 - NCT06827613RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of invikafusp alfa plus sacituzumab govitecan for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with advanced breast cancer (triple-negative or hormone receptor-positive). The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07090499RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PF-08046876 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new medicine, PF-08046876, for people with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against these cancers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04410796RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib alone or with chemo for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether osimertinib alone is as good as osimertinib plus chemotherapy for lung cancers that have a specific EGFR mutation. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds and slows growth in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
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+ - NCT06564038RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD0486 alone or with other drugs for B-cell cancers
This trial tests a new drug called AZD0486, alone or with other medicines, for people with certain types of B-cell cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see how safe and effective it is.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07321652RecruitingPhase 3
Sonrotoclax plus zanubrutinib for untreated CLL or SLL
This trial tests whether adding a new drug, sonrotoclax, to the standard treatment zanubrutinib works better for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who haven't had treatment before. It's for patients aged 65 and older who need therapy due to symptoms or blood cell issues.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06855771RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an oral drug for MTAP-deleted advanced lung cancer
This study tests an experimental oral medication (navlimetostat) for people with advanced lung cancer whose tumors have a specific genetic change called an MTAP deletion. It’s for those whose cancer has progressed after earlier treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06561685RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4050784 for Advanced Solid Tumors with SMARCA4 Changes
This trial tests a new drug, LY4050784, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in a gene called SMARCA4 (BRG1). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective. It may be an option for those who have tried other treatments or have no standard options left.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06561360RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two treatments for hairy cell leukemia
This study tests whether a combination of targeted drugs (vemurafenib and obinutuzumab) works better than a standard chemo-immunotherapy combination (cladribine and rituximab) for people newly diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia. If you have the BRAF V600E mutation and meet blood count criteria, you may be eligible to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06862856Recruiting
PET Scan for Men With Very Low PSA After Prostate Surgery
This trial tests a PET scan (flotufolastat F 18) to find tiny prostate cancer cells in men whose PSA is very low but still rising after prostate removal. It may help guide further treatment decisions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04486352RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted therapy trial for recurrent or persistent endometrial cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests targeted drug(s) for endometrial cancer that has come back or never fully went away after prior treatments. You may be eligible if your tumor can be tested for specific biomarkers and your health allows treatment safely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07109726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TER-2013 for advanced tumors with AKT/PI3K/PTEN changes
This trial tests a new drug called TER-2013, alone or combined with another drug (fulvestrant), for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07116668Enrolling by invitation
Colovac device study for colon surgery patients
This trial tests a device called Colovac that protects the connection made during colon surgery for cancer. It may help patients who need a temporary colostomy bag heal better.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22 years+ - NCT07406633RecruitingPhase 2
KQB198 plus imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug called KQB198 combined with imatinib for people with advanced or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) that has a specific KIT or PDGFRA mutation. The goal is to see if this combination works better than imatinib alone as a first treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07132190RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation for growing brain tumors with same-day planning
This study tests whether a precise, one-day radiation treatment for brain tumors that are growing or in tricky spots can be effective with a smaller safety margin. It's designed for people whose brain tumors are changing quickly or sitting near areas of swelling or recent surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04656041RecruitingPhase 2
Test chemo with radiation for gastroesophageal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of chemotherapy (5-FU/leucovorin plus irinotecan and oxaliplatin) together with radiation for certain types of esophagus/stomach-junction cancer. It may help shrink tumors and control cancer that is locally advanced but not spread to distant organs.
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+ - NCT06623097Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition for older cancer survivors and their support person
This study tests whether a program of exercise and healthy eating can help older cancer survivors and their support person improve physical and mental health. You and your support person will participate together.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07148180RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeting leftover leukemia cells with a combination therapy
This trial tests a new drug combo (tagraxofusp, azacitidine, and venetoclax) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have very small amounts of cancer cells still present after initial treatment. The goal is to see if it can clear these leftover cells and prevent the cancer from coming back.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07326566RecruitingPhase 2
Silevertinib and chemo for a type of glioblastoma
This trial tests a new drug, silevertinib, combined with temozolomide (a chemotherapy) for people with a newly diagnosed glioblastoma that has certain genetic markers. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatment for tumors with these specific features.
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
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 8 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 4 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 3 studies
- Boston Medical Center
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital
- Research Site
- Rhode Island Hospital
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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