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Boston, Massachusetts
The goal of this study is to determine whether romosozumab will improve bone density in girls and women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (cessation of the menstrual period due to intense exercise, stress, or an eating disorder) who have low bone density. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive romosozumab or placebo for 6 months. All participants will receive one IV infusion of zoledronate at the 6 month visit. All participants will also receive transdermal estradiol and cyclic progesterone. We will investigate whether participants who receive active romosozumab will demonstrate greater improvements in bone density at one year than those who receive placebo. We will also compare bone density over a year with healthy controls (girls and women of similar age who have regular menstrual periods).
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:14 - 25
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Diabetes, Hypertension, Substance Use, Others
Must Be Taking:Calcium, Vitamin D
114 Participants Needed
[68Ga]CBP8 PET/MRI Imaging for Cardiac Amyloidosis
Boston, Massachusetts
The primary aim of our pilot study is to determine whether fibrosis in the heart can be measured with \[68Ga\]CBP8, a positron emission tomography (PET) probe, using PET/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging, in 30 individuals with documented cardiac amyloidosis. The investigators will also enroll 15 individuals with recent myocardial infarction and 15 individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as positive controls for fibrosis, and the investigators will enroll 5 individuals without cardiovascular disease to undergo \[68Ga\]CBP8 PET/MRI imaging as a healthy control group.
The primary hypothesis of this study is that \[68Ga\]CBP8 will bind to interstitial collagen and quantify myocardial fibrosis in patients with cardiac amyloidosis. The investigators hypothesize that \[68Ga\]CBP8 uptake will be greater in patients with cardiac amyloidosis, myocardial fibrosis, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy than in healthy controls. Secondly, the investigators also hypothesize that \[68Ga\]CBP8 activity more strongly correlates with standard MRI measures in patients with recent myocardial infarction and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (where extracellular expansion is caused by myocardial fibrosis/collagen deposition) than in patients with cardiac amyloidosis (where myocardial fibrosis is combined with infiltration).
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Dialysis, NYHA Class IV, Others
65 Participants Needed
MAP
Boston, Massachusetts
MAP will be a multisite phase II/III 1:1 randomized controlled trial (RCT) of long acting metformin (reduced mass Glucophage XR) vs. matching placebo in 326 men and women with early and late aMCI, without diabetes, not treated with metformin, overweight or obese, aged 55 years to 90 years. The RCT will last 18 months and have 4 visits: baseline, 6-months, 12-months, and 18-months. The RCT will be preceded by a screening phase followed by randomization and a titration period in which drug/placebo will be titrated from 500 mg a day (one tablet) to 2,000 mg a day (4 tablets), in increments of 500 mg (one tablet) every 10 days. Participants will remain in the RCT on the tolerated dose, and included in analyses on an intent to treat basis. We expect the attrition rate to be 10%/year. Neuropsychological battery, clinical interviews, physical exam, and phlebotomy will be conducted at baseline and every 6 months. Brain MRI will be conducted in approximately half of the participants (186) twice, at baseline, and after the last study visit at month 18. We will also conduct brain amyloid Positron Emission Tomography (PET) using 18F-Florbetaben, and tau PET using 18F-MK6240 in half of the participants at baseline and end of the RCT.
The primary clinical outcome of the study will be changes in the Free and Cued Selective Reminding Test. The secondary endpoints are 1) changes in global cognitive performance, measured with the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Preclinical Alzheimer Cognitive Composite (ADCS-PACC); 2) changes in neurodegeneration, ascertained as cortical thickness in areas affected by AD on brain MRI; 3) changes in cerebrovascular disease, ascertained as white matter hyperintensities (WMH) volume on brain MRI; 4) Changes in whole brain amyloid ß (Aß) SUVR and in incident amyloid positivity; 5) Changes in tau SUVR in a composite brain region comprising medial and inferolateral temporal cortex; 6) Changes in plasma AD biomarkers.
The data coordinating center and Imaging Core is located at John Hopkins University. The PET coordinating center is located at UC-Berkeley. The Clinical Coordinating and Monitoring Center and the central laboratory will be located at Columbia. The Research pharmacy function will be shared by the University of Rochester, which will dispense randomization kits, and the University of Iowa, which will receive bulk metformin and identical matching placebo from EMD Serono.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3
Age:55 - 90
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Diabetes, Liver Disease, Depression, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Diabetes Medications, Benzodiazepines, Narcotics, Amyloid Treatments
326 Participants Needed
Zoledronic Acid for Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
Boston, Massachusetts
This trial is testing a special bone cement with a drug to see if it can help prevent giant cell tumors of bone from coming back after surgery. The cement is applied during surgery to kill any remaining tumor cells and make the bone stronger. The drug is known for its ability to inhibit bone resorption and has shown antitumor activity in various cancers.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Recurrent GCT, Non-extremity Location, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Bisphosphonates, Denosumab
120 Participants Needed
Digital Tomosynthesis vs. Standard Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening
Boston, Massachusetts
This randomized phase III trial studies digital tomosynthesis mammography and digital mammography in screening patients for breast cancer. Screening for breast cancer with tomosynthesis mammography may be superior to digital mammography for breast cancer screening and may help reduce the need for additional imaging or treatment.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:45 - 74
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Breast Cancer History, Breast Enhancements, Others
Must Be Taking:Hormone Therapy
108508 Participants Needed
mRNA Vaccine for Flu
Brookline, Massachusetts
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1010, and to evaluate relative vaccine efficacy (rVE) of mRNA-1010 versus an active comparator against reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)-confirmed protocol-defined influenza-like illness (ILI) caused by any influenza A or B strains.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:50+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Immunodeficiency, Malignancy, Anaphylaxis, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants, Antivirals, Others
56000 Participants Needed
COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
Boston, Massachusetts
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety, extent of the side effects, and immune responses of the study vaccine (called variant-adapted BNT162b2 RNA-based vaccine) in healthy children. The trial is divided into 5 individual studies or substudies based on age group and prior history of COVID-19 vaccinations. All participants in each of the 5 sub-studies will receive study vaccine as a shot depending on what group they are in.
* Substudy A design: Phase 1 includes participants 6 months through less than 4 years 3 months of age who have not received a previous coronavirus vaccination (COVID-19 vaccine naïve) and will receive 3 doses of study vaccine as their initial series, followed by a fourth dose of study vaccine. Phase 2/3 includes participants 6 months through less than 5 years of age who have not received a previous coronavirus vaccination (COVID-19 vaccine naive) and will receive 1, 2, or 3 doses of study vaccine, depending on what group they are in.
* Substudy B design: includes participants 6 months through less than 5 years of age who have either received 2 or 3 prior doses of BNT162b2 and will receive study vaccine as their third or fourth dose.
* Substudy C design: Phase 1 includes participants 6 months through less than 5 years of age who have received 3 prior doses of BNT162b2 and will receive study vaccine as their fourth dose.
* Substudy D design: includes participants 5 through less than12 years of age who have received 2 or 3 prior doses of BNT162b2 and will receive study vaccine as their third or fourth dose.
* Substudy E design: includes participants 2 through less than 12 years of age who have not received a previous coronavirus vaccination (COVID-19 vaccine naive) and will receive a single dose of study vaccine.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3
Age:6 - 11
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:MIS-C, Autoimmune Disease, Myocarditis, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Corticosteroids
3692 Participants Needed
AT-007 for Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy
Boston, Massachusetts
This study is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of AT-007 treatment in patients with SORD Deficiency. This randomized, double-blind study will assess the effect of AT-007 compared to Placebo in SORD Deficiency patients for 24 months.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3
Age:18 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Diabetes, Neuropathy, Myopathy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Prescription Medications
56 Participants Needed
Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
Boston, Massachusetts
This trial is testing lenacapavir, a drug that may help prevent HIV. It targets people who are at risk of getting HIV. The drug works by stopping the virus from making more copies of itself. Lenacapavir was developed by Gilead Sciences Inc. and has been approved for use in combination with other treatments.
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:16+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Hepatitis, Liver Cirrhosis, Others
Must Not Be Taking:HIV PrEP, HIV PEP
3295 Participants Needed
Denosumab to Prevent Breast Cancer in Women With BRCA1 Mutation
Boston, Massachusetts
This phase III trial compares denosumab to placebo for the prevention of breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 germline mutation. A germline mutation is an inherited gene change which, in the BRCA1 gene, is associated with an increased risk of breast and other cancers. Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody that is used to treat bone loss in order to reduce the risk of bone fractures in healthy people, and to reduce new bone growths in cancer patients whose cancer has spread to their bones. Research has shown that denosumab may also reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in women carrying a BRCA1 germline mutation.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:25 - 55
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bilateral Mastectomy, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Invasive Cancer, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, Aromatase Inhibitors
300 Participants Needed
Isatuximab + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone for Multiple Myeloma
Boston, Massachusetts
This trial is testing a new drug combination (isatuximab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. The treatment aims to boost the immune system to fight cancer cells and prevent the disease from getting worse. Lenalidomide helps the immune system and directly targets cancer cells.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:HIV, Hepatitis, Cardiac Disease, Others
Must Be Taking:Lenalidomide, Dexamethasone
337 Participants Needed
F/TAF for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Boston, Massachusetts
The primary objective of this study is to assess the rates of HIV-1 infection in Men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) who have sex with men and who are administered daily emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (F/TAF) or emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (F/TDF) with a minimum follow-up of 48 weeks and at least 50% of participants have 96 weeks of follow-up after randomization.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Grade 3/4 Proteinuria, Glycosuria, Others
Must Be Taking:Emtricitabine/tenofovir
5399 Participants Needed
Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV Prevention
Boston, Massachusetts
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the injectable drug cabotegravir (CAB LA), for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in HIV-uninfected cisgender men and transgender women who have sex with men (MSM and TGW).
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
4570 Participants Needed
Chemotherapy + Immunotherapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Boston, Massachusetts
This randomized phase III trial studies combination chemotherapy with blinatumomab to see how well it works compared to induction chemotherapy alone in treating patients with newly diagnosed breakpoint cluster region (BCR)-c-abl oncogene 1, non-receptor tyrosine kinase (ABL)-negative B lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as blinatumomab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. It is not yet known whether combination chemotherapy is more effective with or without blinatumomab in treating newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:30 - 70
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Mature B ALL, Active Malignancy, Others
Must Be Taking:Antiretrovirals
488 Participants Needed
Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer
Boston, Massachusetts
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major burden in western countries. The disease develops from precursor lesions during a long time-interval. Colonoscopy can detect and remove CRC precursor lesions and may thus be effective for CRC prevention. Many national and international health organisations demand evidence from randomised trials to reduce incidence or mortality of the target disease before advocating population-wide cancer screening. However, while colonoscopy screening for the prevention of colorectal cancer is established in the United States and several European countries, no randomised trials exist to quantify the possible benefit of colonoscopy screening. NordICC is a randomised trial investigating the effect of colonoscopy on CRC incidence and mortality.
NordICC is a multicentre, randomised trial in Nordic countries, the Netherlands and Poland. A minimum of 66 000 individuals, age 55-64 years, are drawn randomly from the population registries in the participating countries. 22 000 are invited for once-only colonoscopy (2:1 randomisation). Expected work-load with 50% compliance will be 11,000 colonoscopies. At the screening examination, all detected lesions are biopsied and removed whenever possible. The remaining 44 000 individuals (control group) are not offered any screening examination (care as usual).The primary study aims are CRC incidence and CRC mortality after 15 years of follow-up, with an interim analysis after 10 years of follow-up. In an intention-to-treat approach, a risk reduction of CRC mortality of 25% in the colonoscopy screening group compared to the control group is expected after 10 years follow-up, estimating 50% compliance in the screening group.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:55 - 64
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Colorectal Surgery, Severe Cardiac, Lung, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Cytotoxic, Radiotherapy, Warfarin
95000 Participants Needed
Filgrastim-Mobilized Stem Cell Collection for Healthy Donors
Boston, Massachusetts
The purpose of the study is to:
* Establish and evaluate a system for collection of filgrastim-mobilized peripheral blood stem cells from National Marrow Donor Program donors (NMDP) donors
* Assess the safety among NMDP donors of filgrastim administration and PBSC leukapheresis
* Assess the safety and efficacy of filgrastim-mobilized PBSC in unrelated donor hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients
* Determine the acceptability of stem cell donation by filgrastim stimulated apheresis in normal donors
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Autoimmune Disorders, Thrombocytopenia, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Lithium, Experimental Agents
60000 Participants Needed
BCG Vaccine for Tuberculosis Prevention
Boston, Massachusetts
This trial is testing if a single dose of the BCG vaccine can help prevent TB in healthy adults traveling to countries where TB is common. The vaccine works by preparing the immune system to fight off TB bacteria. Participants will receive either the BCG vaccine or a non-active substance. BCG is currently the only available vaccine against TB, widely used but with variable efficacy in adults.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:HIV, Pregnancy, Immunocompromised, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Steroids, Chemotherapy, Others
2000 Participants Needed
RSV Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Boston, Massachusetts
This study aims to check how safe and well-tolerated a second dose of RSVpreF is when given during later pregnancies, and to see how long the immunity lasts from a single dose given during a previous pregnancy by examining the blood of nonpregnant participants who had the vaccine before.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:0+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:BMI Over 40, Severe Allergies, Pregnancy Issues, Others
550 Participants Needed
mRNA-1403 for Stomach Flu
Brookline, Massachusetts
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1403, and to demonstrate the efficacy of mRNA-1403 to prevent protocol-defined moderate or severe norovirus acute gastroenteritis (AGE) associated with vaccine matched genotypes.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic GI Disease, Immunodeficiency, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Blood Products
25000 Participants Needed
Adderall XR for ADHD
Boston, Massachusetts
The investigators are conducting a 10-week brain imaging and medication study. They are doing the research to study the response of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on extended-release formulation of mixed amphetamine salts (MAS) (also know as Adderall XR). The investigators also want to find out if taking MAS has any effect on the brains of children and adolescents with ADHD and ASD. This study will help researchers better understand how the use of MAS to treat ADHD effects children and adolescents with ASD. The investigators will compare MAS to a placebo. The placebo will look exactly like the MAS capsules but will contain no MAS. During this study, participants may get a placebo instead of MAS. Placebos are used in research studies to see if the study results are due to the study drug or due to other reasons.
Participants with ASD and ADHD will complete 4-weeks of treatment with the study medication or placebo. They will complete bi-weekly study visits virtually via a telemedicine platform with the study doctor and complete questionnaires. On alternating weeks, they will meet with a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study team member to discuss medication adherence and potential side effects. Participants will have the option to attend all study visits in-person if participants prefer. They will also complete baseline and endpoint Magnetic Resonance (MR) scan visits at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). During the MR Scan visits, they will complete a series of tasks to measure inattention, impulsivity, reward sensitivity, decision-making, and working memory.
Participants without ADHD or ASD will complete eligibility screening with MGH. If eligible, they will be invited to baseline and endpoint MR scan visits at MIT. During the MR Scan visits, they will complete a series of tasks to measure inattention, impulsivity, reward sensitivity, decision-making, and working memory.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:8 - 18
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Intellectual Disability, Cardiac Disease, Seizures, Others
Must Be Taking:Non-stimulant ADHD Treatment
196 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."
ID
Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40
"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."
ZS
Depression PatientAge: 51
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."
FF
ADHD PatientAge: 31
"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
Caffeine for Learning in Healthy Adults
Charlestown, Massachusetts
This research study aims to determine whether and how caffeine intake affects learning process through reward feedback compared to placebo. The data acquired from this study would improve our understanding on the consequence and mechanism of caffeine intake in the aspect of learning process.
Participants will perform a reinforcement learning task (i.e. Probabilistic Selection Task) and a motor inhibition task (i.e. Go/NoGo task) in a brain scan. The scan will be done with the Siemens Biograph mMR positron emission tomography (PET)/ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 3 Tesla scanner. The PET allows us to see the changes in the "reward signals" - dopamine - in the brain using a radioactive dye called \[11C\]Raclopride. The MRI, on the other hand, enables us to take detailed pictures of the brain activities during cognitive tasks using a high-powered magnet. Reviewing these pictures will help us understand the influence of caffeine on reward signals and brain activities during the learning process.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 45
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Painkillers, Steroids, Benzodiazepines, Others
12 Participants Needed
Romosozumab + Teriparatide for Osteoporosis
Boston, Massachusetts
In this research study the study investigators want to learn more about the effect of two different FDA-approved medication regimens in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:45+
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bone Disease, Renal, Liver, Cardiopulmonary, Others
50 Participants Needed
Lidocaine vs Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain
Boston, Massachusetts
In this research study, we want to learn more about the impact of two different local anesthetics (bupivacaine and lidocaine) on patient experience following orthognathic (jaw) surgery. Both anesthetics are within the standard of care for dental and orthognathic procedures, but can vary in how quickly they take action and how long they last. This study will provide us with a greater understanding of how anesthetic choice affect patient outcomes, and how we can strive to make these outcomes as favorable as possible.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:15 - 35
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Pain, Allergic Reactions, Pregnancy, Others
100 Participants Needed
Bupivacaine for Labor Pain
Boston, Massachusetts
The primary objective of our study is to use a biased coin up-down allocation methodology to estimate the dose of bupivacaine required after the lidocaine test dose to achieve initial effective comfort in 90% of patients (post test-dose ED90) via the epidural (DPE or EPL) technique in women undergoing labor induction or augmentation; the investigators hypothesize that the investigators will be able to determine the post test-dose ED90 of bupivacaine for each technique with adequate precision to inform the optimal doses to study in a subsequent randomized trial comparing the analgesic effects of DPE vs. EPL. The investigators also hypothesize that the post test-dose ED90 of bupivacaine is lower with a DPE technique than with a conventional epidural technique.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antiplatelet Meds
120 Participants Needed
Oral Semaglutide for Type 2 Diabetes
Boston, Massachusetts
The goal of this research study is to evaluate the pathophysiologic mechanisms by which genetic variation impacts response to an FDA-approved medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes called oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) and to characterize the physiological response to a mixed meal tolerance test (MMTT) before and after a 14-day treatment with oral semaglutide. The investigators will do this by measuring factors in the blood, such as sugars, fats, metabolites, and proteins, after eating a standardized breakfast meal at the first visit and after taking 14 doses of oral semaglutide over two weeks before the second study visit. The food (mixed meal breakfast) we will be studying is specially prepared to contain a set amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The investigators hypothesize that understanding how the acute biochemical response to oral semaglutide differs by genetic variation will generate insight into drug mechanisms and type 2 diabetes pathophysiology.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 50
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Intestinal Malabsorption, Thyroid Cancer, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Diabetes Medications, Glucocorticoids
125 Participants Needed
Transcriptomic Skin Analysis for Atopic Dermatitis
Boston, Massachusetts
This is a multi-center, longitudinal study which will characterize the gene expression profiles and transcriptomic endotypes that underlie mild and moderate-severe Atopic dermatitis (AD) and will determine changes in these expression patterns and endotypes in response to standard-of-care treatment. Participants will complete up to ten scheduled study visits with assessment of topical steroid response and dupilumab response (if uncontrolled with topical steroids). Skin samples will be collected at all study visits to determine the gene expression profiles and transcriptomic endotypes that underlie mild vs. moderate-severe AD disease. The investigators will also evaluate the lipidomic, metabolomic, proteomic, and microbiome profiles of AD skin endotypes associated with mild and moderate-severe AD disease. Non-AD participants will serve as a control population.
The primary objective of this study is to determine if the type 2-high non-lesional skin (skin tape) endotype is associated with current mild versus moderate-severe AD disease.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:HIV, Skin Diseases, Immunosuppression, Others
Must Be Taking:Dupilumab
433 Participants Needed
Steroid During Surgery vs Eye Drops After Surgery for Retinal Detachment
Boston, Massachusetts
This trial is testing if a steroid injection around the eye during surgery can replace the usual post-surgery eye drops for patients with a specific type of retinal detachment. The injection aims to reduce swelling and inflammation. Steroid injections around the eye have been used to control inflammation and pain after eye surgeries, offering prolonged drug activity at the target tissue.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:40+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Infections, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Corticosteroids
168 Participants Needed
Dexamethasone for Knee Surgery
Somerville, Massachusetts
The purpose of this study is to determine the most efficacious and safest dexamethasone dose given intraoperatively during total knee arthroplasty that reduces postoperative opioid consumption and pain, improves postoperative nausea and vomiting, and minimizes postoperative complications.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Inflammatory Arthritis, Renal Or Liver Failure, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Corticosteroids
404 Participants Needed
Anabolic Therapy for Osteoporosis
Boston, Massachusetts
In this research study we want to learn more about the effect of two different FDA-approved medications in the treatment of osteoporosis.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:45+
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
50 Participants Needed
Ultrasound Therapy for Cardiac Amyloidosis
Boston, Massachusetts
This is a prospective pilot clinical study of subjects with cardiac amyloidosis and control subjects without amyloidosis where we plan to evaluate changes in myocardial blood flow, systolic and diastolic function before and after sonotherapy.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Heart Disease, Valve Issues, Lung Disease, Others
70 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do clinical trials in Boston, MA 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 clinical trials in Boston, MA 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 trials in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA 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 medical study in Boston, MA?
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 clinical trials in Boston, MA?
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