Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Malignancy clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 121 recruiting malignancy studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT06239272RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized treatment for NRSTS in children and young adults
This trial tests a personalized treatment plan for children and young adults with a type of soft tissue sarcoma (NRSTS). It uses a combination of surgery, targeted radiation, and two drugs (pazopanib and selinexor) to fight cancer while reducing side effects. The study is looking for people who have not been treated before for this sarcoma.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 30 years - NCT01351545Recruiting
Cryopreserved cord blood access program for transplant patients
This trial studies an organized way to obtain and distribute unlicensed (not FDA-approved for general use) stored cord blood units that have been frozen and kept. It may help people who need a cord blood transplant but don’t fit the “licensed cord blood only” options.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT02896335RecruitingPhase 2
Palbociclib and pembrolizumab for brain metastases
This study tests two drugs, palbociclib and pembrolizumab, for people whose solid tumors (like breast cancer or melanoma) have spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the growth of brain tumors that are progressing despite prior treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03486873RecruitingPhase 3
Study extension for people on pembrolizumab, testing long-term safety
This trial follows people with advanced tumors who are already on pembrolizumab (or similar treatment) to check long-term safety and effectiveness. It may help your care team by monitoring benefits and side effects over a longer period.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03471260RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ivosidenib and venetoclax for IDH1-mutated leukemia or MDS
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether the medicines ivosidenib and venetoclax (with or without azacitidine) can help people with certain “IDH1-mutated” blood cancers like AML or high-risk MDS. It’s meant for patients whose disease has come back, doesn’t respond, or who can’t safely get standard chemotherapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03816345RecruitingPhase 1
Nivolumab for advanced cancer with autoimmune disease
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can safely treat advanced cancer in people who also have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis. It aims to find out if the drug may help control cancer while managing their autoimmune condition.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04079179RecruitingPhase 2
Cobimetinib for difficult Langerhans cell and similar disorders
This Phase 2 trial studies cobimetinib, a medicine that targets a specific growth-and-signal pathway, to treat stubborn (refractory or worsening) Langerhans cell histiocytosis and related disorders. It may help shrink active disease or stop disease from progressing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - 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 - NCT04185935Recruiting
Genetic study of cancer in patients and their families
This study looks at DNA patterns in families where cancer may run in families, to better understand inherited (passed-down) cancer risk. You may be able to help even if you’re not sure whether your cancer is genetic—your family history and, if needed, medical records or tumor samples can be used.
Brighton, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03418961RecruitingPhase 3
Study of heart-risk management for metastatic HER2 breast cancer
This trial follows people with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who are at higher risk for heart damage while on HER2-targeted therapy. Some participants are randomly assigned to different monitoring/heart-protection approaches to see what best helps keep the heart safe.
Winchester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03866382RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus a targeted drug for rare genitourinary tumors
This Phase 2 study tests whether nivolumab and ipilimumab (immunotherapy drugs) plus cabozantinib (a targeted anti-cancer drug) can shrink or control rare cancers of the urinary/reproductive system that have spread. It may help by boosting the immune system and blocking cancer growth signals at the same time.
Winchester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04871542Recruiting
Predicting risk of immune therapy side effects
This study tries to predict who is more likely to get serious side effects from immune checkpoint medicines used for solid tumors. You may help researchers by answering questionnaires before treatment and during follow-up, and by possibly storing sample specimens.
Winchester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04991922Recruiting
Registry study collecting genetic test results for cancer care
This study enrolls people who have (or might have) cancer so the researchers can collect genetic and treatment information. The goal is to better understand how different cancers behave and how people respond to treatment, which may help improve future care.
Waltham, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06999954Recruiting
Global survey for Shwachman-Diamond syndrome and related conditions
This trial is a global survey and registry for people with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome and related inherited blood disorders. It aims to connect patients, families, and researchers to better understand these conditions and improve care.
Woburn, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05957367RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced GIST tumors with specific gene mutations
This early-phase study tests inlexisertib (a targeted cancer drug) combined with other anticancer treatments in adults with advanced GIST. It is mainly looking for safety and the best way to dose, and it may help tumors that have certain KIT or PDGFRA gene changes.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05602363RecruitingPhase 1
Docirbrutinib for CLL or lymphoma after prior treatments
This Phase 1 study tests docirbrutinib, a targeted pill treatment, in people with CLL/SLL or certain other B-cell lymphomas that have come back or didn’t respond to earlier therapy. The goal is to see whether it’s safe and whether it can control the disease after standard treatments have failed.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06513962RecruitingPhase 3
Triptorelin to protect ovaries in young women with cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called triptorelin can protect the ovaries in young women and teens receiving strong chemotherapy for cancer. If you are newly diagnosed with a cancer (other than breast cancer) and are about to get certain chemotherapy drugs, this trial may help preserve your fertility.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges Up to 39 years - NCT07412002Recruiting
End-of-life care quality for children with cancer
This trial asks bereaved parents about the quality of care their child received in the last month of life. It aims to improve how hospitals support families when a child with cancer is dying.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06126276RecruitingPhase 2
Testing neratinib with or without palbociclib for HER2+ solid tumors
This trial tests two targeted drugs—neratinib alone or with palbociclib—for people with HER2-positive solid tumors (other than breast cancer) that have returned or not gone away. The goal is to see if blocking HER2 and CDK4/6 can shrink or slow the tumor.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07658196RecruitingPhase 1
TLR9 immunotherapy for stomach or appendix cancer spreading in the abdomen
This trial tests an experimental immunotherapy that targets a protein called TLR9 to help your immune system fight cancer cells that have spread into the lining of your abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis). It's for people with colorectal or appendix cancer that has spread this way and may also have some limited spread to the liver or lungs.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07284433RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor cell therapy for B-cell blood cancers
This trial tests a new treatment made from donor cells that target two proteins (CD19 and CD20) found on certain blood cancer cells. It may be an option for people whose B-cell lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia has come back or hasn't responded to at least two prior treatments.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05642611RecruitingPhase 3
Cooling and compression for nerve protection during chemotherapy
This study tests whether using cooling and/or compression on the arms or legs can prevent nerve damage that can happen from certain chemotherapy drugs. If you get eligible chemo soon, this may help lower the chance of painful numbness or tingling during treatment.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06823167RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IM-1021 for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new drug (IM-1021) for people with advanced cancers like lymphoma or solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The drug targets a protein called ROR1, which is found on some cancer cells, and may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting malignancy studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 7 studies
- Rhode Island Hospital · 4 studies
- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center · 3 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Winchester Center for Cancer Care · 2 studies
- Brown University Health · 2 studies
- Lahey Medical Center Peabody · 2 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 2 studies
- Providence Veterans Administration Hospital · 2 studies
What taking part in a malignancy 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 malignancy studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there malignancy clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 121 recruiting malignancy 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 malignancy 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 malignancy 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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