Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Lung cancer clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 176 recruiting lung cancer studies with a site in or near Boston — 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 near Boston
- NCT07195695RecruitingPhase 3
Zongertinib after surgery for HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill, zongertinib, against standard of care for people with early-stage (II–IIIB) non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation in the tyrosine kinase domain. The goal is to see if zongertinib can prevent the cancer from coming back after complete surgical removal.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06424327Recruiting
Lung cancer surgery registry
This study collects information from people having surgery to remove a small part of the lung (segmentectomy) for early-stage lung cancer. It helps doctors learn more about this surgery and its outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05099172RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted therapy for advanced lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This trial tests a new targeted drug for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR or HER2). The drug may slow cancer growth and help you live longer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05652686RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying PT217 for neuroendocrine cancers
This trial tests a new drug called Peluntamig (PT217) for people with certain types of neuroendocrine cancers, like small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the drug can help when standard treatments stop working or aren't an option.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05245500RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for solid tumors with MTAP gene deletion
This Phase 1 trial studies MRTX1719, a new medicine, in solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene (MTAP deletion). It aims to find the safest dose and check how the drug affects the tumor.
Brookline, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsAges 40–75 - NCT03851445RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Lung cancer screening trial using tumor and blood test results
This trial helps sort people with previously treated lung cancer into the best next treatment options by using new tumor tissue (and sometimes blood) test results. It may help you get matched to therapies based on features like PD-L1 and other biomarkers.
Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04181060RecruitingPhase 3
Osimertinib alone or with bevacizumab for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether starting osimertinib with or without bevacizumab helps people with advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer live longer and control the cancer better. Your EGFR mutation test result and past treatments are key to whether you can join.
Winchester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05058651RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Atezolizumab plus chemo for advanced neuroendocrine cancer outside the lung
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (a rare and aggressive cancer) that started outside the lung. The goal is to see if the combination works better than chemo alone.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06890598RecruitingPhase 3
Study of olomorasib for KRAS G12C-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (olomorasib) combined with standard treatments for people with a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation. Depending on the stage of your cancer, you may receive it before or after surgery, or along with chemotherapy and radiation.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06031688RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted treatment for lung cancer with a MET gene change
This trial tests a targeted drug for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called MET exon 14 skipping. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth, and may help people who have or haven't had prior treatment.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 minutes+ - NCT06116682RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted treatment for MET-positive advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a targeted therapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have extra copies of the MET gene. It's for those whose cancer has progressed after at least one prior treatment.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06498635RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy after surgery for lung cancer with no remaining cancer
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy (durvalumab) after surgery can help prevent lung cancer from coming back if you already had a complete response to chemo and immunotherapy before surgery. It is for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had no cancer left after treatment.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06616584RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cemiplimab plus standard care for advanced lung cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard treatment can help people with advanced lung cancer that has already progressed after both platinum chemo and a prior immunotherapy. It is designed for those who responded to their first immunotherapy for at least 12 weeks before the cancer started growing again.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06712355RecruitingPhase 3
Testing an experimental drug with chemo for newly diagnosed extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests an investigational drug called BNT327, given with standard chemotherapy, for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding this drug improves outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05642572RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug combinations for EGFR- and MET-changed lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests combinations of targeted medicines to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has changes in both EGFR and MET genes. It is for people whose cancer continued to grow even after treatment with osimertinib, the most recent therapy.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05624996RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted high-dose radiation added to standard lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether adding high-dose, targeted radiation to the usual treatment helps people with locally advanced, non-operable lung cancer live longer or better control the cancer. It may help shrink tumors in the chest and improve outcomes when surgery can’t be done.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06472245RecruitingPhase 3
Cancer vaccine for lung cancer that stopped responding to immunotherapy
This trial tests a therapeutic cancer vaccine called OSE2101 for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors stopped responding to an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine is designed to help your immune system fight the cancer in a different way.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06452277RecruitingPhase 3
Testing sevabertinib for advanced HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial compares a new targeted drug called sevabertinib against standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if sevabertinib works better and is safe.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07144280RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug vs docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new experimental drug called PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V against a standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) for people with a type of advanced lung cancer that has PD-L1 protein on at least 1% of tumor cells and has progressed after prior treatments. The goal is to see if the new drug works better or has fewer side effects.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07517692Enrolling by invitation
Improving shared decision-making for lung cancer screening
This study tests a new way to help patients and doctors discuss lung cancer screening together using text messages and shared decision-making tools. It may help you understand screening options better and make choices that fit your values.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 50–77 - NCT06170788RecruitingPhase 3
New Two-Drug Immunotherapy Combo vs. Standard Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
This study compares a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab) versus pembrolizumab alone for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a high PD-L1 level (≥50%) and has not been treated yet. The goal is to see if the combination works better than the standard single immunotherapy.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05920356RecruitingPhase 3
Tested KRAS-targeted sotorasib plus chemo vs pembrolizumab plus chemo
This Phase 3 trial tests whether sotorasib plus standard chemotherapy works better than pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) plus standard chemotherapy as first treatment for certain advanced lung cancers. It may help people whose tumors have a KRAS G12C mutation and that do not show PD-L1 on testing.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18–100
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting lung cancer studies listed above.
- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center · 8 studies
- UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus · 8 studies
- Lahey Medical Center Peabody · 6 studies
- Solinsky Center for Cancer Care · 6 studies
- Addison Gilbert Hospital · 5 studies
- Beverly Hospital · 5 studies
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 4 studies
- Boston Veteran's Affairs Medical Center · 2 studies
What taking part in a lung 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting lung cancer studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there lung cancer clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 176 recruiting lung cancer 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 lung cancer 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 lung 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.
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