Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Congenital Heart Disease clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 17 recruiting congenital heart disease studies with a site in Massachusetts, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- NCT07582861Recruiting
Support for Mothers Expecting Babies With Heart Disease
This study offers psychological support to pregnant mothers who have learned their baby has congenital heart disease (a heart condition present at birth). The research tests whether counseling and coping strategies provided before and after birth can help mothers manage stress and anxiety during this challenging time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07582848Recruiting
Breastfeeding Support for Babies with Heart Disease
This study helps mothers of babies born with heart defects learn to breastfeed directly, even when the baby needs heart surgery in the first month of life. Researchers want to see if direct breastfeeding improves health outcomes for both mother and baby during this critical time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07525843Recruiting
Well-being education program for teens with heart disease
This study tests whether a special education program about managing emotions and stress helps teenagers with moderate-to-severe congenital heart disease (a heart condition from birth) feel better and cope with their condition. Participants attend sessions and complete surveys over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–17 - NCT07214376Recruiting
Nerve ablation for pulmonary hypertension from left heart disease
This trial tests a device that uses a catheter to deliver energy to nerves around the pulmonary arteries, aiming to reduce high blood pressure in the lungs caused by left heart failure. It is for people with ongoing heart failure symptoms despite optimal medications.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT07114718Recruiting
Stent for babies with heart defect needing extra blood flow
This trial tests a special stent for babies with a heart defect that needs a temporary blood vessel to stay open. The stent is placed to help blood flow to the lungs until the baby can have a more permanent surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 minute–6 months - NCT02852031Recruiting
Care program for newborns needing the Norwood procedure
This trial focuses on improving care for babies born with certain complex heart conditions where only one pumping chamber works. It is meant for babies (including unborn babies) who are planned to have the Norwood procedure, which is a common early surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 1.3 years - NCT06526195Recruiting
A study of CardioMEMS and HeartMate 3 for advanced heart failure
This trial tests if a combination of a tiny lung-artery pressure sensor (CardioMEMS) and a mechanical heart pump (HeartMate 3) is safe and effective for people with advanced heart failure. If you qualify, you'll either get the heart pump plus standard medical therapy, or continue with standard therapy alone and have your pressure monitored remotely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06434207Recruiting
Heart defect study in newborns to understand blood clots
This study looks at tiny particles from cells in newborns with heart defects to understand blood clot risks. It aims to find ways to prevent clots after heart surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day–1 week - NCT06310031Recruiting
Testing BrioVAD heart pump for severe heart failure
This trial tests a new left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) called BrioVAD for people with advanced heart failure who are not getting enough benefit from medicines. If you qualify, the device is implanted to help your heart pump blood.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT05610787Enrolling by invitation
Testing a device that helps move an EXCOR pediatric heart pump
This trial studies an “active driving” system that controls the EXCOR pediatric heart pump. It’s meant for children who need a heart pump as a bridge to heart transplantation, to help the pump work more safely and effectively.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 21 years - NCT04604418Recruiting
Tracking outcomes during non-heart procedures in children with heart defects
This study looks at how children with congenital heart disease do during routine non-heart procedures, including medical or minor treatments that are not heart-related. It also measures how much health care they use afterward, which may help improve care planning for families.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 21 years - NCT04141605Enrolling by invitation
Heart transplant candidates matched for better heart preservation
This study creates a worldwide registry and information database to help improve how donor hearts are preserved for transplant. If you are a heart transplant candidate, your details may be recorded to see what matching and preservation approaches work best.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07466745Recruiting
New Pulmonary Valve Study for Kids Needing Replacement
This study tests a new type of replacement valve for children who need a new pulmonary valve (the valve between the heart and lungs). Researchers want to see if the valve works safely and well in real-world use.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1.5 years–16 years - NCT06642662Enrolling by invitation
Finding biomarkers in children after heart surgery
This study looks at proteins in the blood that may help doctors understand how children are recovering after heart surgery. It enrolls children under age 5 having certain types of heart repairs at Boston Children's Hospital.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2 days–5 years - NCT05687292Recruiting
Decision tool to shorten breathing machine time in children
This study tests whether a computer “decision support” tool can help doctors safely reduce how long a child stays on a breathing machine after heart surgery. It may help children get off mechanical ventilation sooner and recover faster.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 day–12 years - NCT04299828Recruiting
Study of inflammation activity during complex heart surgery
This study measures how active white blood cells and inflammation are during complex heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. It may help doctors better understand what triggers inflammation during surgery and how to improve care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT02744677Recruiting
Pulmonary valve procedure to improve blood flow issues
This trial studies a transcatheter pulmonary valve (a valve placed through a catheter) in people whose right-sided outflow tract valve/conduit is not working well. It aims to improve blood flow and reduce pressure problems, while checking safety and results after the procedure.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age
Congenital Heart Disease trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting congenital heart disease studies listed above.
- Boston Children's Hospital · 13 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 4 studies
- Boston Medical Center
- Tufts Medical Center
- Tufts University Medical Center
What taking part in a congenital heart disease 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.
Congenital Heart Disease trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there congenital heart disease clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 17 recruiting congenital heart disease 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 congenital heart disease 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 congenital heart disease 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 congenital heart disease 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.