Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Pneumonia clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 9 recruiting pneumonia studies with a site in or near Boston — including Early Phase 1, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT05455359RecruitingPhase 4
Tube-fed children at high risk for aspiration pneumonia
This Phase 4 study looks at gastrointestinal movement (dysmotility) and how it may increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia in children who eat through a tube and have swallowing safety problems. It may help doctors better prevent lung infections in children who cough/choke and need suction often.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–21 - NCT06538376Recruiting
New portable chest X-ray for ICU patients
This study tests a new portable chest X-ray that can be used in the ICU to check for problems like fluid in the lungs, trouble breathing, or swallowing issues. It is designed to help doctors see these problems more easily without moving you to the radiology department.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04987840Enrolling by invitation
Hospital program to reduce unnecessary lung culture tests in kids
This trial studies a hospital quality-improvement program that aims to use fewer “respiratory culture” tests in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). It may help reduce unnecessary testing while maintaining good care for critically ill children.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06950294RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inhaled nitric oxide for pneumonia patients on a ventilator
This study tests an inhaled gas (iNO300) given through your breathing tube to improve oxygen levels in critically ill patients with pneumonia. You may qualify if you are on a ventilator and have been diagnosed with pneumonia within the last 3 days.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05674643Recruiting
Gastric testing during children’s surgery
This trial studies how the stomach is working in children around the time of surgery. It may help improve how doctors assess and manage stomach function to make surgery safer and more comfortable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–18 - NCT06364514Recruiting
Antibiotic course study for kids with complex medical needs
This study looks at how long children with complex medical conditions need to take antibiotics for pneumonia. The goal is to find a patient-centered approach to treatment that works best for each child.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–25 - NCT04278404Recruiting
Drug safety study for children already on certain medicines
This study measures how certain medicines move through the body and checks their safety in children. It may help doctors better understand dosing and side effects in kids who are already receiving these treatments, or in some kids who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–20 years - NCT05452941Recruiting
Pneumonia vaccine study for hospitalized adults 65 and older
This study tests a pneumococcal vaccine designed for 20 types of bacteria in older adults who are hospitalized with suspected community-acquired pneumonia. It aims to see how the vaccine works in real-world care and whether it affects how pneumonia happens or progresses.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT02735707RecruitingPhase 3
Adaptive trial for severe pneumonia care in intensive care
This study tests ways to improve treatment for adults with severe pneumonia that lands them in the ICU, adjusting the plan as results come in. It may help your care team find better treatments for lung infection and breathing/heart support needs.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pneumonia studies listed above.
- Boston Children's Hospital · 5 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 2 studies
- Rhode Island Hospital · 2 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- UMass Memorial Medical Center
What taking part in a pneumonia 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 pneumonia studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there pneumonia clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 9 recruiting pneumonia 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 pneumonia 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 pneumonia 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 pneumonia studies open near Boston regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.