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94 Parkinson's Disease Trials near Massachusetts

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No Placebo
Highly Paid
Stay on Current Meds
Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
Breakthrough Medication
This study is a Phase 3 multi-site, randomized, evaluator-masked, study of endurance treadmill exercise on changes in the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) Part III score at 12 months among persons with early stage Parkinson disease. 370 participants will be randomly assigned to 2 groups: 1)60-65% HRmax or 2)80-85% HRmax 4 times per week. The primary objective is to test whether the progression of the signs of Parkinson's disease is attenuated at 12 months in among persons who have not initiated medication for Parkinson Disease (PD) when they perform high-intensity endurance treadmill exercise.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:40 - 80

370 Participants Needed

In this research study the researchers want to learn more about brain activity related to speech perception and production in patients with Parkinson's Disease who are undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased

30 Participants Needed

This trial aims to understand the mechanism and to test whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with transcranial ultrasound (TUS) (tDCS+TUS) combined with physical therapy (PT) will induce significant therapeutic effects in postural instability in Parkinson's disease (PT) patients. The investigators designed a double-blinded, placebo controlled, randomized study to investigate the effects of 2 weeks of TDCS+TUS on postural instability in PD patients receiving PT. (Followed by biweekly sessions for 2 more weeks in Phase II)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:40 - 90

40 Participants Needed

This trial aims to help Parkinson's disease patients who struggle with sleep and alertness by using bright light exposure. The treatment involves exposing patients to bright light to see if it can improve their sleep quality and daytime alertness. The bright light is believed to help reset the body's internal clock, making it easier for patients to maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle. Bright light therapy has been studied for its potential benefits on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including sleep disturbances and daytime alertness.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:40+

65 Participants Needed

Exercise for Parkinson's Disease

New Haven, Connecticut
This pilot study will evaluate the short-term (3 months) and long-term (6 months) effectiveness of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program in improving cognitive function and self-efficacy in individuals with PD.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:40+

30 Participants Needed

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether a music therapy intervention (MT) prevents hospital-acquired delirium (HaD) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). Delirium is defined as a mental state in which you are confused, disoriented, and not able to think or remember clearly. It can start suddenly and is usually temporary. It is common among patients with PD/DLB during hospitalization. We are conducting a randomized controlled feasibility pilot study of music therapy (MT) in patients with PD/DLB in the inpatient acute hospital setting. We are testing if receiving music therapy lowers the risk of delirium, compared to other interventions. We are also testing if music therapy lowers the need for certain restraints and medications during the hospitalization. Participants admitted to UMass Memorial Medical Center will be invited to participate. Participants will be asked to undergo a music therapy intervention for 30 minutes 3 times per week, and to listen to personalized music playlists for 60 minutes 4 times per week. Participants will be assessed for HaD every 24 hours, and will undergo additional surveys and questionnaires. Researchers will compare the music therapy intervention to two another comparison groups: one group assigned to listen to music on their own, and one group assigned to receive only standard treatments. About one-third of the participants will be assigned to each of the three study groups.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:60+

108 Participants Needed

The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of adaptive DBS (aDBS) for Parkinson's disease.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

85 Participants Needed

UCB0022 for Parkinson's Disease

Boston, Massachusetts
This trial is testing UCB0022, a new medication, to see if it can help people with advanced Parkinson's Disease. It is added to their regular treatments to see if it reduces the time they spend with bad symptoms. The goal is to make their usual treatments work better.
Stay on current meds

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:35 - 85

207 Participants Needed

The purpose of the study is to estimate the pharmacodynamic effects of minzasolmin (UCB0599) on brain pathophysiology in Early-start versus Delayed-start participants originally diagnosed with new onset Parkinson's disease.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:40 - 78

428 Participants Needed

To assess the feasibility, impact, and participant satisfaction of offering Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic testing as part of clinical care for People with Parkinson's disease (PWP).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

1982 Participants Needed

This is a multicenter, 12-week, placebo-controlled clinical trial of CVN424 150 milligrams (mg) tablets in early, untreated Parkinson's Disease (PD). Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to CVN424 150 mg or placebo at the Baseline Visit. The purpose of this study is to measure effect on motor features with CVN424 tablets compared to placebo in early, untreated PD and to evaluate the potential of CVN424 to improve motor and non-motor functions in participants with early PD who are not taking dopaminergic or anti-PD therapies.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:30+

62 Participants Needed

VTX3232 for Parkinson's Disease

New Haven, Connecticut
This is a study to understand if taking VTX3232 is safe in participants diagnosed with early stage idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD). Approximately 10 patients will take VTX3232 Dose A. The study consists of a 30-day Screening Period (to see if a participant qualifies for the study), a 7-day Pre-Baseline Period, a 28-day Open Label Treatment period (a participant receives active Dose A), and a 14-day Follow-Up Period.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:40 - 80

10 Participants Needed

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether cognitive training will improve cognitive and brain functions in people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) during activities of daily living using cognitive evaluations and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:40+

31 Participants Needed

This trial is testing if ketamine can help reduce depression in people with Parkinson's disease. The study will use brain scans to see if ketamine changes brain activity and increases connections between brain cells. Researchers hope that these changes will lead to less severe depression symptoms. Ketamine has been studied for its potential effects on depression and other symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:40 - 80

51 Participants Needed

Evaluate the safety and efficacy of unilateral focused ultrasound pallidotomy using the ExAblate 4000 System in the management of dyskinesia symptoms or motor fluctuations for medication refractory, advanced idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:30+

92 Participants Needed

Encora Pulse for Tremor Relief

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Subjects will receive prototype devices to be used for participation. The study comprises three phases: 1. Alpha phase: Two remote study visits and an in-home period to gather device usability data on the alpha system. The at home period for this phase will be 2 weeks. This phase will be used to confirm that the device and labeling are suitable for in-home use. 2. Beta Phase B1: Beta Phase B1 will be conducted using the beta devices for two in-person or remote, 60 to 90-minute, visits. This phase will be used to assess design changes between alpha and beta versions. 3. Beta Phase B2: Seven remote visits and in-home usage to gather usability and efficacy data on the beta system in-home. Beta Phase B2 will be conducted using the beta devices for 12 weeks. This phase will be used to assess design changes between alpha and beta versions.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

80 Participants Needed

PET Imaging for Parkinson's Disease

Charlestown, Massachusetts
The overall goal of the proposed research is to evaluate the use of \[11C\]SY08 as a PET radiotracer for aggregated alpha synuclein (αS) in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), Multiple system atrophy (MSA), Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and healthy controls. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of \[11C\]SY08 as a PET radiotracer for αS fibrils in individuals with PD, MSA, DLB and healthy controls. The specific aims of the current study are: 1. To determine brain uptake, distribution, and kinetics of \[11C\]SY08 in healthy individuals. 2. To determine brain uptake, distribution, and kinetics of \[11C\]SY08 in patients with alpha synuclein aggregates in the brain, including PD, DLB and MSA. 3. To determine human dosimetry of \[11C\]SY08 in healthy individuals An intravenous bolus injection of \[11C\]SY08 will be administered per subject for brain PET imaging.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:50 - 80

40 Participants Needed

This trial aims to validate a computer program called DystoniaNet that helps doctors diagnose dystonia more accurately. It targets patients with isolated dystonia who often experience delays in diagnosis. The program uses artificial intelligence to learn from data and identify signs of the disorder, improving diagnosis speed and accuracy.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

1000 Participants Needed

This trial tests if specific breathing exercises and guided meditations can help people with Parkinson's disease feel less anxious and depressed. The goal is to see if these practices improve mental health and quality of life.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

50 Participants Needed

The current protocol is to determine the biodistribution, metabolism, excretion and brain uptake of 11C-M503. The goal of this radiotracer is to quantify alpha-synuclein that is abnormally deposited in the brain of people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Investigators will compare uptake in participants with PD versus participants with multiple system atrophy (MSA) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), as well as non-Parkinsonism volunteers. This multicenter project funded by an NIH U19 grant, is centered at U Pennsylvania (Penn, Grant PI: Robert Mach) in collaboration with U Pittsburgh (Pitt) (non-clinical site) Yale U, U of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and Washington University in St. Louis (WU). The University of Pennsylvania will act as the sIRB for this multi-center human subjects project and participants will be recruited from all sites.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:40 - 85

70 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"It seems my Parkinson’s is progressing more rapidly now. And my meds are lagging behind. My off time is more frequent and the episodes are longer. Trying to figure out what my options are."

TM
Parkinson's PatientAge: 58

"I wasn’t diagnosed until February, but I showed symptoms over ten years before. I want to help find a cure. I have lost family members to Parkinson’s and want to contribute to the search for better treatments before my children possibly come down with it."

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Parkinson's PatientAge: 61

"My dad was in a research group for Parkinson's for about 6 years, which was very interesting. I was just diagnosed 1.5 years ago, and started on low dose Sinemet. Doing well on Sinemet, but I'd like to get ahead of the condition. I'm excited about participating in research. "

LN
Parkinson's PatientAge: 74

"I have 5 kids. I'll do anything I can to slow this disease down in hopes that I can stay active with them into their adulthood. I also feel I am serving the greater good for all those who suffer from Parkinson's. Since I'm self employed, my schedule is flexible. "

UR
Parkinson's PatientAge: 53

"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

WR
Obesity PatientAge: 58
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat people with proficient mismatch repair (pMMR) endometrial cancer (EC) that is advanced or recurrent. * EC is a type of cancer that starts in the tissues inside the uterus (womb) * pMMR indicates that certain normal proteins are present in the cancer cells * Advanced means the cancer has spread locally or to other parts of the body (metastatic) and cannot be removed with surgery * Recurrent means the cancer came back after surgery Sacituzumab tirumotecan (also known as sac-TMT) and pembrolizumab are the study medicines. Sac-TMT is an antibody drug conjugate (ADC). An ADC attaches to specific targets on cancer cells and delivers treatment to destroy those cells. The goal of this study is to learn if people who receive sac-TMT with pembrolizumab live longer and without the cancer getting worse compared to people who receive pembrolizumab alone.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Sex:Female

1123 Participants Needed

Researchers want to know if sacituzumab tirumotecan given alone or with pembrolizumab can treat triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). The main goal of this study is to learn if people treated with sacituzumab tirumotecan alone or with pembrolizumab live longer overall or without the cancer growing or spreading compared to people treated with chemotherapy.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1000 Participants Needed

The goal of this study is to learn if people who receive intismeran autogene and pembrolizumab after surgery are cancer-free longer than people who receive placebo and pembrolizumab. Researchers want to know if giving intismeran autogene and pembrolizumab after surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back in people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors did not respond completely to treatment before surgery (neoadjuvant treatment).
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

680 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to compare sacituzumab tirumotecan as a single agent, and in combination with pembrolizumab, versus Treatment of Physician's Choice (TPC) in participants with hormone receptor positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 negative (HR+/HER2-) unresectable locally advanced, or metastatic, breast cancer. The primary hypotheses are that sacituzumab tirumotecan as a single agent and sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab are superior to TPC with respect to progression-free survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) by blinded independent central review (BICR) in all participants.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1200 Participants Needed

This trial tests a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and vibostolimab, along with standard chemotherapy and radiation in patients with advanced lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the disease and improve survival compared to another drug, durvalumab. These drugs help the immune system attack cancer cells more effectively.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

611 Participants Needed

This trial is testing a new treatment in patients who have had kidney cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can prevent the cancer from coming back. One part of the treatment stops cancer cells from surviving in low oxygen, and the other part helps the immune system attack the cancer. This approach has shown improved survival rates in treating advanced kidney cancer.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1800 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of treatment with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) compared to a combination of carboplatin and paclitaxel in women with mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma who have not previously been treated with prior systemic chemotherapy. The primary study hypotheses are that pembrolizumab is superior to the combination of carboplatin and paclitaxel with respect to Progression Free Survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) as assessed by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) and Overall Survival (OS).
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Sex:Female

280 Participants Needed

The primary objective is to compare pembrolizumab plus paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab to placebo plus paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab, with respect to progression-free survival (PFS) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 as assessed by the investigator. The hypotheses are that pembrolizumab plus paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab is superior to placebo plus paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab, with respect to PFS per RECIST 1.1 as assessed by the investigator for participants with programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) positive tumors (Combined Positive Score \[CPS\] ≥1) and that pembrolizumab plus paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab is superior to placebo plus paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab, with respect to PFS per RECIST 1.1 as assessed by the investigator for all participants.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Sex:Female

643 Participants Needed

This trial tests a new combination of drugs and chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer. It targets patients whose cancer has spread and who need effective first-line treatment. The treatment works by enhancing the immune system, blocking cancer growth, and killing cancer cells.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

863 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to compare pembrolizumab + adjuvant chemotherapy with placebo + adjuvant chemotherapy, with or without radiotherapy, with respect to disease-free survival (DFS) as assessed radiographically by the investigator or by histopathologic confirmation of suspected disease recurrence, and with respect to overall survival (OS). The primary hypotheses are that pembrolizumab + adjuvant chemotherapy is superior to placebo + adjuvant chemotherapy, with or without radiotherapy, with respect to DFS as assessed radiographically by the investigator or by histopathologic confirmation of suspected disease recurrence, and with respect to OS.
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Sex:Female

990 Participants Needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Parkinson's Disease clinical trials in Massachusetts pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Parkinson's Disease clinical trials in Massachusetts work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Parkinson's Disease trials in Massachusetts 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length in Massachusetts for Parkinson's Disease is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility in Massachusetts several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Parkinson's Disease medical study in Massachusetts?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Parkinson's Disease clinical trials in Massachusetts?

Most recently, we added Adalimumab for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Amino Acid Supplement for Parkinson's Disease and RE104 for Adjustment Disorder to the Power online platform.

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