Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 14 recruiting primary central nervous system lymphoma 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
- NCT07104032RecruitingPhase 3
Tirabrutinib vs standard therapy for relapsed PCNSL
This study tests a new oral targeted drug called tirabrutinib against a standard treatment combination (rituximab plus temozolomide) for people whose primary central nervous system lymphoma has come back or not responded to prior therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04906096RecruitingPhase 2
Paxalisib for repeat or resistant brain lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests paxalisib to shrink or control primary CNS lymphoma that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by blocking specific cell-growth signals that can drive this lymphoma.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05934448RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T plus pembrolizumab for relapsed lymphoma after prior treatment
This Phase 2 trial studies CAR T-cell therapy combined with pembrolizumab for certain hard-to-treat lymphomas that have come back or did not respond. It aims to improve tumor response and outcomes after you’ve already tried standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06116110Recruiting
Long-term follow-up after gene therapy treatment
This study is a long-term follow-up for people who previously received a gene therapy treatment called zamtocabtagene autoleucel in a Miltenyi Biomedicine-sponsored clinical study. It helps researchers monitor your health over time after the treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03328078RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Emavusertib for recurrent brain lymphoma after prior treatment
This Phase 1/2 trial tests emavusertib (a targeted medicine) in adults with primary central nervous system lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. It’s designed to find safe dosing and see how well the treatment can control the lymphoma in the brain/spinal fluid.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04421560RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing pembrolizumab, ibrutinib, and rituximab for PCNSL
This Phase 1/2 study tests how well a combination of pembrolizumab, ibrutinib, and rituximab treats primary CNS lymphoma that came back or didn’t respond after prior brain treatment. It may help shrink the lymphoma and control it in the brain and fluid around the brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04870944RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CBL0137 for children with advanced solid or brain tumors
This early-phase study tests CBL0137 in children and teens whose cancer has come back or is not responding to treatment. It is also for some specific hard-to-treat brain tumors, to see if the drug is safe and can work against the cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–21 - NCT04792489RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for aggressive B-cell lymphomas
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment (MB-CART2019.1) for people with certain types of aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help when other options have failed.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06475235RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab with chemo for new CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with standard chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with primary CNS lymphoma. The goal is to see if adding pembrolizumab can improve outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07015242RecruitingPhase 2
Liso-cel for newly treated primary CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a new cancer immunotherapy called liso-cel (a CAR T-cell treatment) as a first treatment for people with primary CNS lymphoma who cannot have a stem cell transplant. If you've already received some high-dose methotrexate and your tumor responded, this study may offer a more targeted therapy to try to improve results.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06561048RecruitingPhase 3
Soquelitinib vs standard care for relapsed or refractory T-cell lymphoma
This trial compares a new drug, soquelitinib, with standard treatments for peripheral T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to previous therapy. It may help people who have had one to three prior treatments and are looking for a new option.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05475925RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug DR-01 for specific blood cancer types
This early-phase study tests DR-01 to treat large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGLL) or certain aggressive T-cell or cytotoxic lymphomas. It aims to see whether the drug is safe and can shrink or control the cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06911502RecruitingPhase 3
Golcadomide plus rituximab for relapsed follicular lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug, Golcadomide, combined with rituximab, for people with follicular lymphoma that has come back or hasn't responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination works better than other treatments your doctor might choose.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting primary central nervous system lymphoma studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 10 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 2 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 2 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 2 studies
- Dren Investigational Site
- Local Institution - 0145
- Local Institution - 0244
- Local Institution - 0247
What taking part in a primary central nervous system lymphoma 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.
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there primary central nervous system lymphoma clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 14 recruiting primary central nervous system lymphoma 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 primary central nervous system lymphoma 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 primary central nervous system lymphoma 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 primary central nervous system lymphoma 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.