Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Cancer clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 758 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Massachusetts — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- NCT07624513RecruitingPhase 3
Drug combination with planned stem cell transplant for newly diagnosed myeloma
This trial tests a combination of study drugs as the first treatment for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, followed by maintenance based on your risk and response. It aims to improve outcomes while allowing some patients to postpone or avoid a stem cell transplant.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07597837Recruiting
Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes Study
This study collects information about breast cancer surgery outcomes—with or without reconstruction—to help doctors understand what works best for patients. By participating, you'll contribute to research that may improve care for future patients.
Melrose, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07465276RecruitingPhase 2
Two immunotherapies before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ficerafusp alfa and pembrolizumab) given before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
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+ - NCT07427043RecruitingPhase 3
Opioid-free pain plan for robotic prostate surgery
This trial tests a pain management strategy that avoids opioids during and after robotic prostate surgery. It aims to reduce opioid use and side effects while keeping you comfortable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45 years+ - NCT07434843RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib for a rare type of GIST
This trial tests a drug called pemigatinib for people with a specific type of GIST (SDH-deficient GIST) that has spread or cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if the drug can help stop the cancer from growing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07415031RecruitingPhase 2
Long term treatment with adagrasib for solid tumor patients
This trial allows people with solid tumors who are already benefiting from the study drug adagrasib in an earlier Mirati study to continue getting it for the long term. It’s for people whose doctors see ongoing benefit and who still meet the safety rules.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 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+ - NCT07358195RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Combined stem cell and kidney transplant from a relative
This trial tests a combined transplant of blood-forming stem cells and a kidney from the same family member. It aims to help people with both advanced kidney failure and a blood cancer by potentially reducing the need for lifelong anti-rejection medicines.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07291037RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to standard chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called datopotamab deruxtecan against a standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) that has already been treated. The new drug targets a protein called TROP2 found on cancer cells, which may help slow or stop the cancer's growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07276399RecruitingPhase 3
Study of amivantamab plus standard care for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug amivantamab to usual treatments helps people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. It compares the combination to standard care alone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07258836RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a PET imaging agent in healthy people and people with cancer
This study uses a special imaging agent (a radioactive tracer) to see how it works in healthy volunteers and in people with cancer. It may help doctors better understand how cancer behaves and how to target it.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07252232RecruitingPhase 3
A pill to prevent pancreatic cancer recurrence after surgery
This trial tests an experimental daily pill, daraxonrasib, in people with pancreatic cancer that has been surgically removed. It’s for those who also had chemotherapy and have a specific DNA change called a RAS mutation. The goal is to see if the pill helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07231952RecruitingPhase 2
Study of pirtobrutinib, venetoclax, and rituximab for Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
This trial tests a combination of three targeted drugs for people with untreated Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM), a rare blood cancer. The drugs aim to shrink tumors and lower the abnormal antibody (IgM) that causes symptoms, potentially offering a new first-line treatment option.
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 - NCT07225946RecruitingPhase 3
Study of pasritamig with docetaxel for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug called pasritamig combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel, compared to docetaxel alone, in men with prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to hormone therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07222800RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug plus chemo for stage 4 colorectal cancer
This study tests a new experimental drug (PF-08634404) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with stage 4 colorectal cancer who have not yet been treated for their advanced disease. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink or slow the growth of tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07226843RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for adults with certain blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug, LY4584180, for adults with several types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma who have already had at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink tumors and stop the cancer from growing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07218380RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Vepugratinib for advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called Vepugratinib for people with advanced urinary tract cancer that has a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. It may be an option if you haven't had other treatments for advanced cancer and are looking for a new approach.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07214532Recruiting
Using a blood test to guide breast cancer therapy
This study tests whether a blood test can help decide when to start additional hormone-blocking therapy for early-stage breast cancer. It aims to see if starting therapy only when the test detects cancer DNA is as effective as giving it to everyone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 15 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 7 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 4 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 2 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Data Collection Only)
- Boston Medical Center
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Data Collection and Specimen Analysis)
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Foxborough
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.
Cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 758 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Massachusetts, 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 in Massachusetts?
- 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 Massachusetts to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Massachusetts, 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.
Not the right time?
New cancer studies open in Massachusetts regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.