Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Lymphoma clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 105 recruiting lymphoma studies with a site in Massachusetts — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- NCT07104032RecruitingPhase 3
Tirabrutinib vs standard therapy for relapsed PCNSL
This study tests a new oral targeted drug called tirabrutinib against a standard treatment combination (rituximab plus temozolomide) for people whose primary central nervous system lymphoma has come back or not responded to prior therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07061951RecruitingPhase 2
Mirdametinib for relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL
This trial tests a drug called mirdametinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL2 inhibitor. The goal is to see if mirdametinib can help shrink the cancer or slow its growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07015242RecruitingPhase 2
Liso-cel as first treatment for primary CNS lymphoma
This study tests an investigational cell therapy called liso-cel for people with primary central nervous system lymphoma who cannot have a stem cell transplant and have already responded to initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if liso-cel can help control the disease better and possibly improve outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06986174RecruitingPhase 2
Pacritinib for relapsed or refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia
This trial tests a pill called pacritinib for people with Waldenström macroglobulinemia that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The goal is to see if pacritinib can help control the disease by blocking certain proteins that cancer cells need to grow.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06973187RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drugs for CLL or SLL after prior treatment
This trial tests a new drug (BGB-16673) against another drug (pirtobrutinib) for people with CLL or SLL that hasn't responded to or has come back after a prior BTK inhibitor treatment. The goal is to see which drug is more effective and safe.
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+ - NCT06911502RecruitingPhase 3
Golcadomide plus rituximab for relapsed follicular lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug, Golcadomide, combined with rituximab, for people with follicular lymphoma that has come back or hasn't responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination works better than other treatments your doctor might choose.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06890884RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two drug combos for untreated DLBCL
This trial tests a new drug, zilovertamab vedotin, added to standard chemo, compared with another approved drug combo for people with untreated DLBCL (a type of lymphoma). It aims to see which is more effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05607420RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cell therapy for relapsed lymphoma with CD20/CD22
This Phase 1/2 trial studies UCART20x22, a lab-made cell therapy, for people with certain types of relapsed or treatment-resistant B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It may help by targeting lymphoma cells that carry CD20 and/or CD22 markers and then testing safety and early effectiveness.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06588478RecruitingPhase 2
Study of pirtobrutinib for CLL or SLL
This trial tests a new drug called pirtobrutinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is for those whose cancer has come back or not responded to treatment, including a prior BTK inhibitor, and also for those who have never been treated but have a specific genetic change (17p deletion).
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06549595RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combo for untreated follicular lymphoma
This study tests a new combination of two drugs (surovatamig and rituximab) for people with follicular lymphoma who have not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–130 - NCT06534060RecruitingPhase 2
Testing MB-105 for CD5 positive T-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment called MB-105 for people with a type of T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to other treatments. MB-105 is designed to target and attack cancer cells that have a specific marker called CD5 on their surface.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06475235RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab with chemo for new CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with standard chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with primary CNS lymphoma. The goal is to see if adding pembrolizumab can improve outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06395103RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zilovertamab vedotin for blood cancers and solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called zilovertamab vedotin for children and young adults with certain blood cancers or solid tumors. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells, and the study will see if it is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 6 months–25 years - NCT06091865RecruitingPhase 3
Testing odronextamab with chemo for untreated DLBCL
This trial is testing a new drug called odronextamab combined with chemotherapy against the standard treatment for people with previously untreated DLBCL. The goal is to see if the new combination works better and is safe.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06091254RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing odronextamab to standard chemo for untreated follicular lymphoma
This trial tests if a new drug called odronextamab is safe and works as well as a common antibody (rituximab) plus chemotherapy for people with a type of slow-growing lymphoma that hasn't been treated yet. It's for adults with grade 1-3a follicular lymphoma that is bulky stage II or stage III/IV.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06098430Recruiting
Quality of life in NLPHL patients
This study looks at how people with a rare type of Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) feel about their health and quality of life. By filling out surveys, you can help doctors understand what really matters to patients like you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8 years+ - NCT06059391RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine for stem cell donors to prevent CMV
This trial tests whether giving a CMV vaccine to stem cell donors can help protect recipients from CMV infection after transplant. It is for adults with specific blood cancers who are CMV-positive and have a matched related donor.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT05675410RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two-drug treatment versus standard for Hodgkin lymphoma
This Phase 3 study compares today’s standard treatment for classic Hodgkin lymphoma with a new combination using brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safe for newly diagnosed patients with early-stage disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–60 - NCT05685173RecruitingPhase 1
Study safety of REGN5837 with odronextamab in adult B-cell lymphoma
This Phase 1 trial tests whether a new medicine (REGN5837) given with odronextamab is safe in adults with aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It may help researchers learn if this combination can work for patients whose disease has progressed after earlier treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05533775RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an antibody medicine with or without chemotherapy for relapsed lymphoma
This trial tests glofitamab alone or with chemotherapy and immunotherapy in children and young adults whose “mature B-cell” non-Hodgkin lymphoma has come back or hasn’t responded to treatment. It looks at whether the study medicines can shrink lymphoma again and are safe enough to use in this age group.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 6 months–30 years - NCT05313243RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus brentuximab for relapsed T-cell lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests pembrolizumab together with brentuximab for people whose T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma has come back or stopped responding to treatment. It may help shrink the lymphoma and improve long-term control by boosting the immune system and targeting a protein called CD30.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05292664RecruitingPhase 1
Venetoclax trial for high-risk blood cancers in young patients
This Phase 1 study tests venetoclax to treat certain high-risk blood cancers in children, teens, or young adults. It is designed to see if the drug can work safely for patients whose disease has returned or did not respond to prior treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–40
Lymphoma trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting lymphoma studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 15 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 5 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 3 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 2 studies
- Boston Medical Center
- DFCI/BWH Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Harvard Medical School - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital
What taking part in a lymphoma 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.
Lymphoma trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there lymphoma clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 105 recruiting lymphoma 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 lymphoma 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 lymphoma 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 lymphoma 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.