Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Cancer clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 758 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Massachusetts — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- NCT06720987RecruitingPhase 1
KQB365 for advanced solid tumors with KRAS mutations
This trial tests a new drug called KQB365, alone or with other drugs, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation (G12C or G12S). It aims to see if the treatment is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06720142Recruiting
Magnesium bone filler study after tumor or trauma surgery
This study looks at how well a magnesium-based bone filler (Mg OSTEOCRETE) works for people who need it after bone tumor removal, to fix loose implants, or to help heal bone from injuries. Researchers want to track outcomes to see how helpful it is.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06706076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Experimental pill for lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This study tests an experimental pill that targets cancer cells with certain gene changes (EGFR or HER2). It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06697184RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a slower start of sonrotoclax for blood cancers
This trial tests a new way to slowly increase the dose of the drug sonrotoclax when starting treatment for blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The goal is to see if this slower start is safer and better tolerated.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04442724Recruiting
MRI and bladder marker planning to guide bladder chemoradiation
This trial uses special MRI scans and tiny markers placed in the bladder to better plan bladder chemoradiation. The goal is to help target treatment more accurately and improve how well it can be delivered.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06672146RecruitingPhase 2
New treatments for AML with an IDH2 mutation
This trial tests new treatments for people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a change in the IDH2 gene. It aims to find a better option for those who cannot have standard high-dose chemotherapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06667076RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab combinations for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests two treatment combinations for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. One group gets amivantamab plus lazertinib, and the other gets amivantamab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works better.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06657222RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TUB-030 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called TUB-030 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06667908RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a drug with chemoradiation for stage 3 lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, JNJ-90301900, given together with standard chemotherapy and radiation, followed by maintenance immunotherapy (durvalumab) for people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if adding this drug improves outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06660368RecruitingPhase 2
A study of a drug combo for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (venetoclax) and chemotherapy (cladribine, cytarabine, G-CSF, mitoxantrone) for people with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or not responded to previous treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help achieve remission.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06647953RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a standard approach for pleuropulmonary blastoma, with or without topotecan
This trial compares a standard surgery and chemotherapy plan for type I pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) to adding the drug topotecan for types II and III PPB. The goal is to see if the extra drug helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes for children with more advanced disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 21 years - NCT06655246RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, combined with imatinib for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation. It may help if your GIST has gotten worse while on imatinib.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03053193Recruiting
Testing gene activity to guide breast cancer treatment
This study links breast tumor test results from MammaPrint and optional BluePrint (and full genetic data) with real-world clinical information to understand which new gene activity patterns matter. It may help future patients by improving how doctors use these tests to guide care.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06644183RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Triple therapy for relapsed CLL after prior treatments
This trial tests three drugs—roginolisib, venetoclax, and rituximab—for people with CLL that has come back or not responded after at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
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+ - NCT06577441RecruitingPhase 2
Adding enasidenib to usual care for higher-risk MDS with IDH2 mutation
This trial tests whether adding enasidenib (a targeted pill) to the standard chemotherapy (cedazuridine-decitabine) works better than the chemotherapy alone for people with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) whose cells have a specific change in the IDH2 gene.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06567743RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new virus therapy for high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests a new virus-based medicine, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, given directly into the bladder for people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It may help prevent the cancer from coming back, especially for those who have not had BCG treatment or whose cancer did not respond to BCG.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06569147RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Elranatamab for AL amyloidosis that has returned or not responded
This trial tests a drug called elranatamab for people with AL amyloidosis whose disease has come back or is not responding to treatment. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06564233Recruiting
Support program for stem cell transplant patients
This trial tests a supportive care program using an avatar to help patients going through a stem cell transplant. It aims to improve your experience and outcomes during recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 19 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+ - 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+ - NCT06496256Recruiting
Barrigel gel for radiation after prostate removal
This trial tests a gel placed in the rectum during radiation therapy to protect healthy tissue after prostate removal. It is for men whose prostate cancer has come back (PSA rise) and who need radiation to the prostate bed.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06487247Recruiting
Home transfusion program for blood cancer patients
This trial offers red blood cell or platelet transfusions at home for people with blood cancer who are no longer responding to treatment. It aims to improve comfort and quality of life by avoiding hospital visits.
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 · 14 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 5 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 3 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 3 studies
- Tufts Medical Center · 3 studies
- Boston University Medical Center
- Dana Farber
- Harvard School of Medicine/Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
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.