Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Health Behavior clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 21 recruiting health behavior studies with a site in or near Boston, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT04639830Recruiting
Testing how sleep patterns relate to child brain development
This study looks at how a child’s sleep looks on a sleep-monitoring test and how that relates to brain/learning growth over time. It includes some children without known risks and some children with known developmental or learning risks, to better understand sleep’s role.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 6 months–8 years - NCT06206161Enrolling by invitation
School-based health screening study
This study tests a school program that asks students about their health habits and offers support. It is designed for high school students who are scheduled for this check-in.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT06001814Recruiting
Mindfulness program for heart health in older adults with HIV
This study tests whether a mindfulness and behavior change program can help older adults with HIV improve their heart health. It combines phone-based coaching and text messages to reduce stress and manage heart risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT06618040Recruiting
Bedtime Stories: Sleep tips for caregivers
This trial tests whether personalized sleep health messages help caregivers improve bedtime habits for their children. It is for caregivers of children aged 5 to 11 who get care at participating Boston-area health centers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06736522Recruiting
Youth leadership and mindfulness program for high school students
This study tests a program designed to build leadership skills, engagement, and mindfulness in high school students. If you're a teen in certain Massachusetts or Illinois schools, this program may help you grow personally and socially.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14 years+ - NCT06375265Recruiting
Sleep improvement program for older surgery patients
This trial tests a digital sleep improvement program for older adults who are about to have knee or hip replacement surgery. It aims to help you sleep better before and after surgery, which may improve your brain health and recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT01799915Recruiting
Study of causes and progression of synuclein-related nerve conditions
This study follows people over time to better understand “synucleinopathies,” which are conditions that affect the nervous system as it develops and progresses. You may be asked to return for visits and report symptoms, especially those that happen when you stand up.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05784922Recruiting
Lung cancer screening support for eligible smokers
This study aims to improve and promote lung cancer screening for people at higher risk who may face barriers. You may be asked to share your experiences through surveys or focus-group style activities to help make screening more equitable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–80 - NCT04895995Recruiting
Digital CBT program for anxiety after heart or stroke events
This trial tests a scalable online “CBT” program (a structured talking-therapy approach) to reduce generalized anxiety and related health behaviors in people after a recent heart or stroke problem. If you qualify, it may help you learn tools to manage anxiety and health routines in a convenient digital format.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05806112Enrolling by invitation
Improve staff well-being programs for residential care workers
This trial tests whether specific programs can reduce burnout and improve resiliency (coping strength) among staff who work in behavioral health group homes. It may help workers feel better and handle stressful work days.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05881239Recruiting
Remote smell tests to track early Alzheimer’s health changes
This trial uses remote, at-home (or remote) smell-based testing to help researchers assess health in people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease and in control participants. It may help by showing how well smell-related changes can signal disease status over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT07075536Enrolling by invitation
Web tool for birth control decisions with health conditions
This trial tests a web-based tool designed to help people with health conditions make informed choices about birth control. If you have a medical condition or take certain medications and want to discuss contraception with your doctor, this tool may help guide your conversation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–49 - NCT07220486Recruiting
Depression support program for nursing home residents and their helpers
This study tests a program for nursing facility residents who have symptoms of depression and their care partners. It aims to provide emotional and practical support during a short stay.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06923397Recruiting
Stopping long sitting time during lymphoma chemo (iSTAND Trial)
This study looks at whether taking short, frequent breaks from sitting can help people with lymphoma who are starting chemotherapy feel better and have fewer side effects. If you join, you'll get a wearable activity tracker and text reminders to stand up and move gently throughout your day.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06945120Recruiting
Lung Health Program for Chinese and Korean Smokers
This study is testing a program to help Chinese and Korean adults who smoke to improve their lung health. You may be able to join if you are a current smoker, speak Korean, Mandarin, or English, and live in the U.S.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT06994962Recruiting
Smartphone app to reduce heavy drinking in young adults
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help young adults (ages 18–25) drink less alcohol. If you're a heavy drinker and want to use technology to cut back, this app might be a good fit for you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–25 - NCT06662357Recruiting
Family Connections mental health and substance use support for youth
This trial provides integrated mental health and substance use assessments for children and teens ages 3 to 18. It's designed for families who've been referred by their primary care doctor and have MassHealth insurance.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 3–18 - NCT07336537Recruiting
Testing talk-based data collection software for chronic pain
This study tests easy-to-use talk-based software to collect health information from people with chronic pain. It may help researchers learn if tools like these are helpful for managing pain at home or in a lab.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07149350Enrolling by invitation
Food access and resource optimization study
This study tests whether a program that helps families access healthy food can improve their well-being. You may be able to join if you attend an information session and can commit to in-person workshops.
Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07519083Enrolling by invitation
Study of How Doctors Refer Patients to Mental Health Care
This study looks at how primary care doctors (like your family doctor) refer patients to behavioral health services—counseling, therapy, or mental health treatment. Researchers want to understand what works best in this referral process and how to improve it.
Framingham, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06822569Recruiting
Teen health choices & wellness study
This study tests a program to help teenagers make healthy choices. It may be a good fit if you've recently done a behavior you'd like to change and live in Rhode Island.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 13–16
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting health behavior studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 7 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- Boston University · 2 studies
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Boston Medical Center
- Brown University
- Cambridge Health Alliance
What taking part in a health behavior 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.
Common questions
- Are there health behavior clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 21 recruiting health behavior 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 health behavior 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 health behavior 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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