Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Ulcer clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 38 recruiting ulcer studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT06543316Recruiting
Treating gastric bypass ulcers with low-thermal argon plasma
This study tests a new way to treat painful sores (marginal ulcers) that can happen after gastric bypass surgery. Doctors use a special tool (argon plasma) during an endoscopy to help the sores heal faster, and you will get standard ulcer medicine too.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07352995Enrolling by invitation
Gut temperature study during colonoscopy
This study uses a special probe to measure temperature inside the colon during a routine colonoscopy. It may help researchers understand conditions like IBD, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06568627RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a gel for cleaning leg ulcers
This study tests a new gel that helps remove dead tissue from venous leg ulcers. Venous leg ulcers are open sores on the leg that happen when veins don't work well. The gel is applied to the ulcer to clean it and help it heal. You may be able to join if you are an adult with a venous leg ulcer that is not too large and has been there for a few weeks.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07012395RecruitingPhase 2
Long-acting antibodies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
This study tests new long-acting antibodies, given alone or in combination, for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal is to see if these treatments can help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT05442567RecruitingPhase 3
Vedolizumab study for kids with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s
This Phase 3 study tests whether vedolizumab can help children with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD) who improved on earlier treatment. It focuses on kids who can stay off steroid medicines and follow study visits and safety rules.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2 years+ - NCT06742801Recruiting
Onyx liquid embolic for active bleeding outside the brain and heart
This trial tests a liquid material called Onyx that is injected into blood vessels to stop active bleeding in areas like the arms, legs, belly, or chest. It may help people with uncontrolled bleeding that needs to be blocked quickly.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22 years+ - NCT07168499Recruiting
Diet, stress, and advanced therapy for Crohn's and colitis
This study tests whether adding a diet and stress management program to standard advanced therapy helps people with active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis feel better. It combines lifestyle changes with new medications to improve treatment outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05705024RecruitingPhase 2
Eye drops/treatment to heal stubborn cornea surface damage
This Phase 2 trial tests a locally delivered cell-based treatment (allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells) to help heal long-lasting damage to the eye’s clear surface (the cornea). It may help if your cornea epithelium (surface layer) won’t improve even after standard non-surgical treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04331639Recruiting
High-dose vitamin D for kids with IBD on biologic therapy
This trial studies whether giving a higher dose of vitamin D3 helps children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) who have low vitamin D levels. Participants are already on biologic medicines and will be treated while monitoring blood (and safety) related to vitamin D.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–25 - NCT05076175RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Oral ozanimod for children with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
This trial tests whether an oral medicine called ozanimod can improve ulcerative colitis (UC) in children whose disease is moderate to severe. It’s meant for kids who didn’t fully respond—or couldn’t tolerate—standard UC treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–17 - NCT04844606RecruitingPhase 3
Mirikizumab for kids with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s
This study checks whether continuing mirikizumab (a medicine that calms gut inflammation) helps children with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease after prior study treatment. It aims to see if staying on the medicine is beneficial and safe over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–19 - NCT03816345RecruitingPhase 1
Nivolumab for advanced cancer with autoimmune conditions
This Phase 1 study tests nivolumab, an immunotherapy “anti-cancer accelerator,” in people with advanced cancer who also have an autoimmune disorder. It aims to see if nivolumab can be given safely and whether it may help shrink or control cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06655415Recruiting
Study for family members at risk of inflammatory bowel disease
This study follows people who have a parent, sibling, or child with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to help understand why some family members develop the condition. If you are 14 or older and do not already have IBD, you may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14 years+ - NCT05287126RecruitingPhase 2
Etrasimod for teens with active ulcerative colitis
This trial tests whether etrasimod can improve ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms in adolescents with moderate to severe, active disease. It may help reduce inflammation and disease activity, especially if current treatments aren’t working well enough.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–17 - NCT05335434Recruiting
Light therapy to help prevent mouth sores during stem cell transplant
This trial tests a type of light treatment (photobiomodulation) placed in the mouth to help prevent painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in adults getting a stem cell transplant. It may help reduce mouth discomfort and complications during transplant recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06104969Recruiting
Biomarkers for active diabetic foot ulcers
This study is looking for people with diabetes who have an open foot or ankle ulcer. Researchers want to collect samples to find biomarkers, which are natural signs in the body that could help improve treatment and healing. It may be a good fit if you have a diabetic foot ulcer and are not currently in another drug trial for ulcers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07237516Recruiting
Study of Zymfentra for people with Crohn's or colitis
This study follows adults with inflammatory bowel disease who are starting or switching to Zymfentra. Researchers will track your health over the next year to see how the medicine works in real life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05725967Enrolling by invitation
Endoscopic and bariatric procedures for obesity
This study looks at people who are having obesity-related procedures, including options done with a scope (endoscopic) and revision after prior bariatric surgery. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care for people undergoing these treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06616844Recruiting
Patch for non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a special patch made from pig tissue (placenta) placed on diabetic foot ulcers that are not healing well. If you have a foot ulcer that has been present for 4 to 52 weeks and is not shrinking, you may be able to join the study.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06424769Enrolling by invitation
Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Text Message Surveys
This study aims to improve care and reduce health gaps for people with inflammatory bowel disease using text-message surveys to track symptoms and guide better disease management.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 13 years+ - NCT07184996RecruitingPhase 3
Study of duvakitug for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
This study tests a new drug called duvakitug for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis that hasn't been helped enough by standard treatments. The goal is to see if this medicine can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 16–80 - NCT06975722RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SAR442970 for Ulcerative Colitis
This trial tests a new drug called SAR442970 for adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) that has not responded well to standard treatments or other advanced therapies. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07186101RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new combo therapy for ulcerative colitis
This study tests two drugs together (LY4268989 and mirikizumab) in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It's for those whose current treatments didn't work well enough.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05987852Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for ulcerative colitis flare
This trial tests if hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber) can help people hospitalized with a moderate to severe ulcerative colitis flare get better faster. You will receive the therapy along with standard steroid treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting ulcer studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 8 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital · 5 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 5 studies
- Boston Medical Center · 3 studies
- University Gastroenterology · 2 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Hasbro Children's Hospital
What taking part in a ulcer 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 ulcer studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there ulcer clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 38 recruiting ulcer 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 ulcer 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 ulcer 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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