Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Neoplasms clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 139 recruiting neoplasms studies with a site in or near Boston — including Early Phase 1, 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
- NCT06131840RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SGN-CEACAM5C for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called SGN-CEACAM5C in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The drug targets a protein on cancer cells to try to stop them from growing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06067347Recruiting
PETAL Consortium study on T-cell and NK-cell lymphoma
This study, run by Massachusetts General Hospital, is collecting information from people around the world who have certain types of T-cell or NK-cell lymphoma. It aims to learn more about these cancers and how they are managed.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05918263Recruiting
Exercise to slow prostate cancer in men on active surveillance
This trial tests whether moderate exercise can help keep low-risk prostate cancer from growing in men who are monitoring their cancer instead of treating it right away. It may be especially helpful for men with certain risk factors like obesity or being Black or African American.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06620302RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Adding DT2216 to chemo for relapsed solid tumors and FLC
This trial is testing whether adding a new drug, DT2216, to standard chemotherapy can help treat solid tumors (not starting in the brain) or fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) that have come back or not responded to treatment. It's for children, teens, and young adults (ages 1 to 39).
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–39 - NCT06759649RecruitingPhase 1
Study of COM503 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called COM503 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot be treated with standard therapies. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06311214RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized ADC therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests personalized antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for advanced solid tumors. It looks for specific proteins on your tumor cells to match you with a treatment that targets them directly.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04851119RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tegavivint for kids and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This early-phase study tests tegavivint to see how well it works and how safe it is for children and young adults with solid cancers that have come back or are not responding. It may be an option if your tumor type (including certain lymphomas or desmoid tumors) matches the study’s rules.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–30 - NCT07405164RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term extension study for people taking belzutifan
This study is for people who are already taking belzutifan in a related trial (LITESPARK-043) and want to continue treatment for advanced solid tumors or von Hippel-Lindau-related conditions. It tests the safety and effects of long-term use.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07114601RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4257496 for people with GRPR-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, LY4257496, in people with certain types of cancer that have a protein called GRPR on their cells. The study aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06122896RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Screening for pancreatic cancer in high-risk people
This trial uses MRI and endoscopic ultrasound to look for early signs of pancreatic cancer in people who have a high risk due to their genes or family history. Finding it early may lead to better treatment options.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06089083Recruiting
Helping gynecologic cancer patients with frailty recover function
This study tests a program to help gynecologic cancer patients who are frail improve their physical function and quality of life during treatment. It aims to see if extra support can help you stay stronger and recover better.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05687110RecruitingPhase 1
Testing novobiocin for tumors with DNA repair gene changes
This Phase 1 study tests whether novobiocin is safe and finds the best dose for people whose tumors have specific DNA repair gene mutations. It may help if your cancer is hard to treat with standard options, including certain patients who already tried PARP inhibitors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06486454Recruiting
Liver tumor treatment with sound waves
This trial tests a new device that uses sound waves to destroy liver tumors without cutting or needles. It may be an option if you have a liver tumor that can be partly or fully targeted by this technique.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22 years+ - NCT07222800RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug plus chemo for stage 4 colorectal cancer
This study tests a new experimental drug (PF-08634404) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with stage 4 colorectal cancer who have not yet been treated for their advanced disease. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink or slow the growth of tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07214532Recruiting
Using a blood test to guide breast cancer therapy
This study tests whether a blood test can help decide when to start additional hormone-blocking therapy for early-stage breast cancer. It aims to see if starting therapy only when the test detects cancer DNA is as effective as giving it to everyone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04389632RecruitingPhase 1
Sigvotatug vedotin for advanced solid tumors that spread
This early-stage study tests a drug called sigvotatug vedotin in people with advanced solid cancers that cannot be removed or have spread. It aims to see how well the treatment works and what side effects it causes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07218926RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs sunitinib for GIST after imatinib
This trial compares a new oral drug, IDRX-42, with the standard drug sunitinib (Sutent) for people with advanced GIST whose cancer has progressed after imatinib therapy. The goal is to see if IDRX-42 can better control the tumor growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04442724Recruiting
MRI and bladder marker planning to guide bladder chemoradiation
This trial uses special MRI scans and tiny markers placed in the bladder to better plan bladder chemoradiation. The goal is to help target treatment more accurately and improve how well it can be delivered.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03779854RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing graft-versus-host disease in kids after stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether removing certain immune cells (T cells) from the donor transplant can lower the risk of chronic graft-versus-host disease (long-term immune attack after transplant) in children and young adults with blood cancers. If you qualify, it may help improve transplant outcomes while tracking safety and side effects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 6 months–26 years - NCT07218380RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Vepugratinib for advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called Vepugratinib for people with advanced urinary tract cancer that has a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. It may be an option if you haven't had other treatments for advanced cancer and are looking for a new approach.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06312176RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drugs for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two new drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab) against standard treatments for a type of advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative. It's for people whose cancer has worsened despite hormone therapy with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05564390RecruitingPhase 2
MyeloMATCH screening to match you to AML or MDS treatment
This study screens people with newly suspected acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to see which treatment approach fits best—either a specific study treatment or standard care. It may help by directing you to the right option and by sharing your blood/bone marrow samples for research.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03435796RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Follow-up for people treated with gene-modified T cells
This study is a long-term check-in for people who previously received gene-modified T-cell infusions in a related Celgene/Juno/BMS trial. It helps researchers track safety and long-term effects over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07630974RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New Cancer Drug for Children With Hard-to-Treat Solid Tumors
This trial tests a new drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan in children whose solid tumors (cancers that form lumps, excluding brain tumors) have come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells while potentially causing fewer side effects than standard chemotherapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 month–17 years
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting neoplasms studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 15 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 7 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 7 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 4 studies
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Foxborough
- Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
- Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center
- GSK Investigational Site
What taking part in a neoplasms 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.
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Common questions
- Are there neoplasms clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 139 recruiting neoplasms 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 neoplasms 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 neoplasms 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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