Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Leukemia clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 125 recruiting leukemia studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT06876662RecruitingPhase 4
Continuing pirtobrutinib for CLL and lymphoma patients
This trial continues to give pirtobrutinib to people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or certain other lymphomas who were already in a previous study with this drug. It helps researchers keep track of long-term safety and how well the drug works over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07024706RecruitingPhase 2
Study of acalabrutinib plus venetoclax for relapsed CLL
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs for people with CLL or SLL whose cancer returned after first treatment with a similar type of therapy. The goal is to see if this approach works well with a fixed treatment duration.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–130 - NCT06138587RecruitingPhase 1
NK cell therapy after stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This trial tests whether giving specially trained natural killer (NK) cells after a stem cell transplant can help prevent relapse in people with high-risk blood cancers like AML, MDS, or MDS/MPN. You receive one infusion of these cells about a week after your transplant.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04895436RecruitingPhase 2
Oral venetoclax plus IV obinutuzumab after prior CLL treatment
This trial tests whether adding oral venetoclax together with an IV antibody called obinutuzumab can control CLL when the disease comes back after a specific prior treatment. It also looks closely at side effects to see what changes in “disease activity” and safety to expect.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04227847RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a CD70-targeting drug for blood cancer
This Phase 1 study tests the safety of SEA-CD70, a drug that targets CD70, in people with certain blood cancers like MDS and AML. It may help doctors learn whether this approach can be used safely for patients whose disease has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04811560RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a targeted medicine for certain relapsed leukemia
This Phase 1/2 trial tests bleximenib, a targeted medicine, for people whose acute leukemia has specific gene changes and has come back or does not respond to treatment. It may help by attacking these leukemia-specific targets when other treatment options have run out.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2 years+ - NCT04925479RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing asciminib dosing and safety for teen CML patients
This early-phase study tests the right dose and safety of asciminib in children and teens with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It may help if your current or last CML medicine (a TKI) did not work well or caused side effects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–17 - 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+ - NCT07671209Recruiting
Cancer care support for patients with leukemia
This trial studies how screening for social needs (like housing, food, or transportation) and offering early help can improve care for adults with leukemia. It is for patients newly referred to a leukemia clinic.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06247787RecruitingPhase 1
Imetelstat plus chemo for relapsed leukemia in kids
This trial tests a new drug called imetelstat combined with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and cytarabine) for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of imetelstat and see if it helps control the cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–18 - NCT06376162RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib with chemo for kids with relapsed acute leukemia
This trial tests a new targeted drug called ziftomenib combined with chemotherapy for children whose leukemia (with specific genetic changes) has come back or is not responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–21 years - NCT06907797Recruiting
Beta test of equity app for acute leukemia patients
This study is beta-testing a new app designed to reduce healthcare disparities among people admitted to the hospital with suspected acute leukemia. Your feedback could help make the app more helpful for future patients.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03850574RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tuspetinib for relapsed or hard-to-treat AML
This early-phase study tests tuspetinib in people with AML that has come back or did not respond to treatment. The goal is to learn whether it is safe and tolerable, how the drug behaves in the body, and whether it shows signs of benefit.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06317662RecruitingPhase 2
Adding venetoclax and blinatumomab to chemo for infant leukemia
This trial tests adding two newer medicines (venetoclax and blinatumomab) to standard chemotherapy for infants with a specific type of leukemia. The goal is to see if this combination helps more babies stay cancer-free.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 12 months - NCT05865301Recruiting
Outcomes after approved immunotherapy for young blood cancer patients
This study looks at the real-world results of treating certain B-cell blood cancers in children and young adults with commercially available immunotherapy. It may help doctors better understand how these treatments work for patients after relapse or when they need additional therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 26 years - NCT04269902RecruitingPhase 3
Early treatment check for high-risk CLL/SLL
This Phase 3 trial studies an early treatment approach for people with high-risk CLL or SLL who have not yet needed standard therapy. It aims to see if treating earlier can improve outcomes while keeping side effects manageable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03595917RecruitingPhase 1
New and hard-to-treat BCR-ABL leukemia drugs plus prednisone and blinatumomab
This Phase 1 study tests a combination of targeted cancer drugs with prednisone and blinatumomab in people with BCR-ABL–positive B-cell leukemia (B-ALL), or chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in lymphoid blast crisis. It may help by attacking leukemia cells through multiple pathways, especially when standard intensive chemotherapy is not suitable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05842603Recruiting
Lifestyle program to help people with MPN move more
This pilot study tests a lifestyle and movement program for adults with certain myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), aiming to improve well-being through safe exercise habits. You may be considered if you have an MPN and at least one heart-related risk factor.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06876649RecruitingPhase 4
Long-term safety study of Pirtobrutinib
This trial is for people who are already in a Lilly study taking pirtobrutinib. It looks at the long-term safety of the drug by continuing to monitor you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06943872RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing new treatments for relapsed CLL or SLL
This study tests a combination of sonrotoclax plus obinutuzumab or rituximab versus the current standard venetoclax plus rituximab for people whose CLL or SLL has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see which approach helps keep the cancer from growing longer.
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 - NCT06994676RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBX-250 for advanced myeloid leukemias
This study tests an experimental drug, CBX-250, for people with certain advanced blood cancers (like AML) that have not responded to standard treatments or have returned. The drug works only for people who have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01). The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT07020533RecruitingPhase 1
CMV vaccine for stem cell transplant recipients
This trial tests a vaccine designed to boost immunity against CMV (a common virus) and prevent active CMV infection in people receiving a half-matched stem cell transplant. It may help protect you from CMV-related complications after transplant.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07052695RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Mosunetuzumab for clearing CLL cells after other treatments
This study tests a drug called mosunetuzumab to see if it can clear remaining cancer cells (minimal residual disease) in people with CLL or SLL who have already had certain treatments. It may help those whose blood tests show very low levels of leftover disease after BTK inhibitor or BCL2 inhibitor therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting leukemia studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 20 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 5 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 4 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 3 studies
- Maine Health
- Mass General Brigham
- Research Site
- Rhode Island Hospital
What taking part in a leukemia 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.
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Common questions
- Are there leukemia clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 125 recruiting leukemia 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 leukemia 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 leukemia 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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