Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 19 recruiting inflammatory bowel diseases studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT03369353Enrolling by invitation
Personalized immune testing study for bowel and transplant patients
This study looks at whether a precise lab test can help understand inflammatory bowel disease, functional gut disorders, and immune changes after stem cell transplant or cell therapy. It may help doctors choose better monitoring and treatments based on your immune and gut test results.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07352995Enrolling by invitation
Gut temperature study during colonoscopy
This study uses a special probe to measure temperature inside the colon during a routine colonoscopy. It may help researchers understand conditions like IBD, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07237516Recruiting
Study of Zymfentra for people with Crohn's or colitis
This study follows adults with inflammatory bowel disease who are starting or switching to Zymfentra. Researchers will track your health over the next year to see how the medicine works in real life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06424769Enrolling by invitation
Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Text Message Surveys
This study aims to improve care and reduce health gaps for people with inflammatory bowel disease using text-message surveys to track symptoms and guide better disease management.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 13 years+ - NCT04331639Recruiting
High-dose vitamin D for kids with IBD on biologic therapy
This trial studies whether giving a higher dose of vitamin D3 helps children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) who have low vitamin D levels. Participants are already on biologic medicines and will be treated while monitoring blood (and safety) related to vitamin D.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–25 - NCT04844606RecruitingPhase 3
Mirikizumab for kids with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s
This study checks whether continuing mirikizumab (a medicine that calms gut inflammation) helps children with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease after prior study treatment. It aims to see if staying on the medicine is beneficial and safe over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–19 - NCT05332639Recruiting
Risk tracking test for Crohn’s disease in teens
This study checks whether a personalized tool can estimate someone’s risk for Crohn’s disease before symptoms start. It may help families learn early risk and decide on next steps sooner.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14 years+ - NCT06655415Recruiting
Study for family members at risk of inflammatory bowel disease
This study follows people who have a parent, sibling, or child with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to help understand why some family members develop the condition. If you are 14 or older and do not already have IBD, you may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14 years+ - NCT07219537Recruiting
Imaging the lower gut with a new capsule
This trial tests a new type of camera capsule that takes pictures of the lower part of your digestive tract. It may be an option for people who are healthy or have Lynch Syndrome and have had a recent normal colonoscopy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07012395RecruitingPhase 2
Long-acting antibodies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
This study tests new long-acting antibodies, given alone or in combination, for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal is to see if these treatments can help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07033208Recruiting
Testing a wireless thermal capsule for the digestive tract
This study tests a new wireless capsule that you swallow, like a pill, to measure temperature inside your digestive tract. It is for healthy volunteers to see if the device is safe and works well.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07168499Recruiting
Diet, stress, and advanced therapy for Crohn's and colitis
This study tests whether adding a diet and stress management program to standard advanced therapy helps people with active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis feel better. It combines lifestyle changes with new medications to improve treatment outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04508088Recruiting
Study of bones and bone marrow in new Crohn’s
This study looks at how Crohn’s disease affects bones and bone marrow soon after diagnosis. It may help researchers understand disease effects and improve future care, either by comparing you to healthy controls or by tracking changes over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 13–20 - NCT03816345RecruitingPhase 1
Nivolumab for advanced cancer with autoimmune conditions
This Phase 1 study tests nivolumab, an immunotherapy “anti-cancer accelerator,” in people with advanced cancer who also have an autoimmune disorder. It aims to see if nivolumab can be given safely and whether it may help shrink or control cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03162549Enrolling by invitation
Inflammatory bowel disease registry for adults on biologics or JAKs
This study is a real-world registry that collects information about people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis who take certain medicines (biologics or tofacitinib). It helps researchers better understand how these treatments are used and how people are doing over time.
Waltham, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06810518Recruiting
Studying stool test for digestive disease diagnosis
This trial tests a new stool test to measure calprotectin levels, which could help doctors tell the difference between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you have symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, or weight loss and are about to have a colonoscopy, you may be able to join.
Salem, New HampshireAges 22 years+ - NCT07113522RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new therapies for Crohn's and colitis
This trial tests new therapies for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It may help if your standard treatments aren't working well enough.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–80 - NCT07368972RecruitingPhase 2
Study of DISC-0974-201 for IBD and Anemia
This trial tests a new medicine called DISC-0974-201 for people with inflammatory bowel disease and anemia. It aims to see if the drug can improve anemia symptoms and is for people with mild disease activity who have not responded well to standard treatments.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT02791854Enrolling by invitation
Improving Care for Adults With Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis
This trial looks at ways to improve care for adults living with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. You may be invited if your clinic is part of an inflammatory bowel disease care network called IBD Qorus.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–99
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting inflammatory bowel diseases studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 9 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital · 4 studies
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- ALPCO
- Boston Medical Center
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- CorEvitas
- Gastroenterology Associates
What taking part in a inflammatory bowel diseases 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting inflammatory bowel diseases studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there inflammatory bowel diseases clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 19 recruiting inflammatory bowel diseases 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 inflammatory bowel diseases 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 inflammatory bowel diseases 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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