Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Malignancy clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 115 recruiting malignancy 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
- 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 - NCT06950034RecruitingPhase 1
Testing STX-0712 for advanced CMML or AML
This early-phase study tests a new drug called STX-0712 for people with certain types of blood cancers (CMML or AML) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help shrink or control the cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06941272RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of patritumab deruxtecan for children with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, patritumab deruxtecan, in children and adolescents whose rhabdomyosarcoma or hepatoblastoma has returned or not responded to at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 month–17 years - NCT06938867RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of SNIPR001 for stem cell transplant patients
This trial tests an oral treatment called SNIPR001 that targets a type of E. coli bacteria resistant to common antibiotics. It may help prevent infections during stem cell transplant recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06789601RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Better tracking of immunotherapy side effects study
This trial aims to improve how doctors spot and track side effects from immunotherapy. If you are on or have had immunotherapy, your experience can help build a better system for monitoring these treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06917885RecruitingPhase 1
CUE-102 for Recurrent Glioblastoma: A Safety Study
This study tests an experimental drug, CUE-102, for people with recurrent glioblastoma. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how well it works. You may be eligible if your tumor has come back once, you have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*0201), and you are not on other treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02285582Recruiting
Rare blood disorder registry for histiocytic conditions
This study is a registry that collects information about people diagnosed with rare histiocytic disorders. It helps doctors better understand these conditions over time and may improve future care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06240728RecruitingPhase 1
Testing NPX887 for advanced solid tumors with B7-H7 protein
This trial tests a new drug called NPX887 that targets a protein (B7-H7) on certain cancer cells to help your immune system fight them. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06859424RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new GVHD prevention method after donor stem cell transplant
This trial tests a new way to prevent graft-versus-host disease (a common side effect of stem cell transplant) using a drug called cyclophosphamide after transplant. It is for adults with certain blood cancers who need a transplant from a partially matched unrelated donor.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–66 - NCT06810544RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TNG456 for tumors with MTAP loss
This trial tests a new drug called TNG456, alone or with another drug (abemaciclib), for people whose tumors have lost the MTAP gene. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06743126RecruitingPhase 3
IMA203 vs standard treatment for advanced skin cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy called IMA203 against standard treatments for people with advanced melanoma (a type of skin cancer) that has spread or can't be removed. It may be an option if you have already tried certain treatments and your cancer has a specific cell marker (HLA-A*02:01).
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06676852Recruiting
Palliative care support for stem cell transplant patients
This study tests whether adding a palliative care program (extra support for comfort and quality of life) is helpful for people receiving a stem cell transplant. It aims to see if patients and doctors find it useful and easy to use.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06665100RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PUL-042 for RSV and Related Viruses in Immune-Compromised Patients
This trial tests an inhaled medicine (PUL-042) for people with blood cancers or who have had a stem cell transplant and now have a respiratory virus (parainfluenza, RSV, or human metapneumovirus). The goal is to see if the drug can help clear the virus and improve symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06652633RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term follow-up of Galapagos CAR T-cell therapy recipients
This study is for people who have already received a specific type of cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy) made by Galapagos. It will follow them over the long term to see how they are doing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06655246RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, combined with imatinib for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation. It may help if your GIST has gotten worse while on imatinib.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06580314RecruitingPhase 3
Olaparib with or without bevacizumab for ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether taking the drug olaparib for one or two years, alone or with another drug called bevacizumab, can help keep ovarian cancer from coming back after initial chemotherapy and surgery. It is for people with certain genetic markers in their tumor.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06564038RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD0486 alone or with other drugs for B-cell cancers
This trial tests a new drug called AZD0486, alone or with other medicines, for people with certain types of B-cell cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see how safe and effective it is.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06472089Recruiting
Support program for caregivers of stem cell transplant patients
This study tests a program to help caregivers of patients receiving a stem cell transplant (bone marrow transplant) for blood cancer. It aims to reduce stress and provide support during this challenging time.
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 - NCT06395519RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ETX-19477 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called ETX-19477 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective, especially for those with certain genetic changes (BRCA2 mutations).
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 - NCT06293898RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BL-M07D1 for HER2-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, BL-M07D1, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. It is for patients who have already tried at least two other standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06171750RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ANK-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ANK-101, injected directly into tumors to help fight advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be treated with standard therapies. It may be an option if you have a tumor that can be reached for injection.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
Malignancy trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting malignancy studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 10 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 5 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 4 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 2 studies
- Baystate Medical Center
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's
- DFCI
- Harvard University
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.
Common questions
- Are there malignancy clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 115 recruiting malignancy 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 malignancy 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 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.
Not the right time?
New malignancy 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.