Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Solid Tumor clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 191 recruiting solid tumor studies with a site in Massachusetts — including Phase 1 and Phase 1/Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- NCT05901285RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine injected into tumors plus immunotherapy for advanced cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests a cancer vaccine (VAX014) injected directly into a tumor, given alone at first and then with an immune checkpoint medicine (nivolumab or pembrolizumab). It aims to see how well this approach is tolerated and may help shrink advanced solid tumors after other treatments stopped working.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05836324RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of an anti-cancer drug for advanced tumors
This Phase 1 study tests how safe INCA33890 is in adults with advanced or metastatic solid cancers. Because it’s an early safety study, the main goal is to see how the body handles the drug and whether it causes side effects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05720117RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for advanced solid tumors with limited treatments left
This Phase 1 study tests PYX-201 in people with advanced (grown or spread) solid cancers to see if it is safe and how it works. You may qualify if your cancer has had up to a couple of prior treatments and you can safely take study medicines and undergo required testing like a tumor biopsy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05384626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an ALK-targeted drug for ALK-positive lung cancer
This early-stage study tests neladalkib (NVL-655), a medicine designed to attack ALK-positive cancer. It may help people with advanced ALK-mutated or ALK-rearranged solid tumors, especially ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT05382559RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for advanced cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
This Phase 1 trial tests ASP3082 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a KRAS G12D mutation. It may help people whose standard targeted treatments are no longer working, or who cannot receive standard approved therapies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05245500RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for solid tumors with MTAP gene deletion
This Phase 1 trial studies MRTX1719, a new medicine, in solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene (MTAP deletion). It aims to find the safest dose and check how the drug affects the tumor.
Brookline, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05118789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for ROS1-positive lung or solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests zidesamtinib (NVL-520), a medicine meant to attack cancers that have a ROS1 genetic change. It’s for people with advanced or metastatic ROS1-rearranged NSCLC (lung cancer) and, in one group, other solid tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT04900818RecruitingPhase 1
Givastomig for advanced solid cancers, including gastric and pancreas
This Phase 1 trial tests how safe and effective givastomig (TJ033721) is for advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It may help people whose cancer has grown despite standard treatment, or—if in the combination parts—specific cancers that meet certain lab test and tumor-marker requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04796012RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Atezolizumab plus chemo for children with recurrent solid tumors
This trial tests whether a cancer immunotherapy medicine (atezolizumab) given together with chemotherapy can shrink or control solid tumors that have come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It focuses on children and young adults, including a special subgroup for rhabdomyosarcoma.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 6 months–30 years - NCT04665206RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing VT3989 for certain advanced cancers
This early-stage trial tests VT3989 in people with specific advanced (metastatic or unresectable) cancers. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in patients who fit the genetic or diagnosis-specific requirements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04585750RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying a new drug for cancers with a specific TP53 change
This trial tests a new drug (rezatapopt) for people with advanced cancers that have a specific change in the TP53 gene, called Y220C. The drug is designed to target this change and may slow or stop cancer growth. Some participants may also receive an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT04094610RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib for kids with certain cancer gene changes
This early-phase study tests repotrectinib, a targeted medicine, in children and young adults whose tumors have specific gene changes involving ROS1 or NTRK. It may help shrink advanced cancers that carry these gene alterations.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 25 years - NCT03093116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib for ALK, ROS1, or NTRK tumor gene changes
This trial studies repotrectinib, a targeted medicine, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene rearrangements (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK). It may help shrink tumors or control cancer growth based on the patient’s tumor genetic result.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT07601243RecruitingPhase 1
GS-2426 for advanced solid tumors with MTAP deficiency
This study tests a new drug called GS-2426 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called MTAP deficiency. It may be an option if other treatments have stopped working or are not available.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07460375RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of LCB02A for advanced solid tumors with Claudin 18.2
This trial tests a new drug called LCB02A, which targets a protein called Claudin 18.2 found on some cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07414836RecruitingPhase 1
First test of new drug BG-C0979 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called BG-C0979 for advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It may be given alone or with other therapies to see if it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05669430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an anti-cancer drug alone and with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests GV20-0251 (an anti-cancer treatment) by itself and combined with pembrolizumab, to see how well it works and how safe it is. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have grown despite standard treatments, or where standard treatments aren’t an option.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07358260RecruitingPhase 1
B7-H3 CAR T cells for solid tumors in children and young adults
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called CAR T cells that target a protein called B7-H3 found on many solid tumors. It is for children and young adults whose cancer has come back or stopped responding to standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 9 months–30 years - NCT07266428RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug (OTP-01) for advanced solid tumors
This trial is testing a new drug called OTP-01 that targets two proteins (PD-1 and VEGFR2) to help your immune system fight cancer and stop tumors from growing. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot have standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07226349RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, BG-75098, alone or with other treatments, for adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. It may be an option if you have already tried standard treatments or if they are not suitable for you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07197827RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
YL242 for advanced solid tumors study
This trial tests a new drug called YL242 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatment or have not been treated yet. It looks at safety, how well the drug works, and includes different groups based on cancer type and prior therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07128303RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors with a specific genetic feature
This trial tests a new drug (GS-5319) for adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic feature called MTAP deficiency. The drug may be given alone or with another treatment, and the goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07090499RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PF-08046876 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new medicine, PF-08046876, for people with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against these cancers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06997029RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BMS-986500 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BMS-986500, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
Solid Tumor trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting solid tumor studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 12 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 7 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 3 studies
- Mass General Brigham · 3 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Dana Farber Cancer Institite
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
What taking part in a solid tumor 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.
Solid Tumor trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there solid tumor clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 191 recruiting solid tumor 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 solid tumor 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 solid tumor 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 solid tumor 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.