Clinical trials · Massachusetts
Ulcer clinical trials in Massachusetts
We’re tracking 30 recruiting ulcer studies with a site in Massachusetts — including Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Massachusetts
- 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06420492RecruitingPhase 2
New treatments for severe ulcerative colitis flare
This trial tests new therapies for people with a severe UC flare that hasn't improved after 5 days of high-dose steroids. It aims to find more effective options to control symptoms and avoid hospitalization.
Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07697456RecruitingPhase 2
Study of advanced therapies for Crohn's or ulcerative colitis
This study tests advanced treatments for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who haven't responded to at least one previous therapy. It aims to find better options for managing these conditions.
New Bedford, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07632001Recruiting
Miro3D Wound Matrix for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This trial tests a new wound-healing product called Miro3D to help diabetic foot ulcers heal better. You would receive this product along with standard wound care to see if it helps your ulcer close faster than standard treatment alone.
Hyde Park, MassachusettsAges 18 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 - 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 - NCT06937086RecruitingPhase 3
Mirikizumab plus tirzepatide for UC with obesity
This study tests whether adding mirikizumab to the weight-loss drug tirzepatide helps people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who also have obesity or overweight. It aims to see if the combination reduces bowel inflammation and helps with weight management.
New Bedford, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06581328RecruitingPhase 4
Study of vedolizumab for ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
This study tests a medication called vedolizumab for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. The goal is to see how well it works in a regular community setting, and it may help control symptoms if other treatments haven't worked.
Framingham, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06420375RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for active ulcerative colitis
This trial tests a new treatment for people with ulcerative colitis (UC) whose disease is active despite taking only mesalamine or sulfasalazine. It aims to find a therapy that can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 2–17 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+
Ulcer trials by city in Massachusetts
Where these studies are running in Massachusetts
Institutions with a site for the recruiting ulcer studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 6 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 5 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital · 4 studies
- Lucida Clinical Trials · 3 studies
- Boston Medical Center · 2 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Boston Children's Hospital - PIN
- Clinical Trials of New England
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.
Ulcer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there ulcer clinical trials in Massachusetts?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 30 recruiting ulcer 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 ulcer 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 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.
Not the right time?
New ulcer 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.