Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Metabolic Disease clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 11 recruiting metabolic disease studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT05711758Recruiting
Endoscopic stomach muscle cut for weight loss
This trial tests whether an endoscopic procedure that cuts a stomach outlet muscle can help with weight loss and be safe. You would be screened to make sure you don’t have certain stomach, heart/lung, or pregnancy-related conditions that could make the procedure unsafe.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT06843902RecruitingPhase 2
Improving heart blood flow in women with HIV and diabetes or kidney problems
This trial tests a new approach to improve blood flow in the hearts of women with HIV who also have diabetes or kidney problems. It might help prevent heart disease in this population.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45–75 - NCT05544266Recruiting
Study rare diabetes patterns to better guide diagnosis
This study looks at people who may have a “non-typical” form of diabetes, including rare genetic causes or unusual symptoms. It may help your care team understand what type of diabetes you have and whether specific genetic testing could explain it.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06003153RecruitingPhase 4
Gene and sugar response study with oral semaglutide
This study looks at how your genes affect your body's response to a diabetes medication called semaglutide. It may help people with slightly high blood sugar (pre-diabetes) understand why some respond better than others.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06632444RecruitingPhase 3
Study of survodutide for liver disease NASH/MASH with fibrosis
This trial tests an investigational drug called survodutide for people with NASH or MASH, a type of fatty liver disease that also has liver scarring (moderate or advanced fibrosis). The goal is to see if the drug can improve the condition.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06138821Recruiting
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity and MASH
This study tests if a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty helps people with obesity and a liver condition called MASH lose weight and improve their liver health. It might be an option if you have both obesity and MASH and haven't had weight-loss surgery before.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 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 - NCT06212479Recruiting
Whole-body MRI for Preventive Health Screening
This study uses whole-body MRI to see if it can find health issues early in people without symptoms. The goal is to learn if this scan can help predict clinically important conditions in routine preventive care.
Watertown, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04735835Recruiting
Personalized diet testing using ZOE app and blood samples
This trial studies how different food compositions affect your body, using the ZOE testing program plus meals you eat and blood samples you collect. It may help you learn more about what foods work best for you, especially if you have a long-term health condition.
Needham, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06318169RecruitingPhase 3
Testing pegozafermin for MASH and liver fibrosis
This trial tests an experimental drug called pegozafermin to see if it can help people with MASH (a fatty liver disease) and liver scarring (fibrosis). It's for people who have moderate-to-advanced scarring but not cirrhosis, and who have not had other serious liver conditions or poorly controlled diabetes.
Burlington, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT07165028RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drugs for fatty liver with scarring
This trial tests new medicines for adults with fatty liver disease (MASLD) that has already caused some liver scarring. It aims to see if these drugs can help prevent the liver disease from getting worse.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting metabolic disease studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 3 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 2 studies
- 89bio Clinical Study Site
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Boston Medical Center
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Hercules Research Center
- Mass General Brigham
What taking part in a metabolic disease 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 metabolic disease studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there metabolic disease clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 11 recruiting metabolic disease 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 metabolic disease 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 metabolic disease 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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