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215 Clinical Trials near Worcester, MA

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No Placebo
Highly Paid
Stay on Current Meds
Pivotal Trials (Near Approval)
Breakthrough Medication
This trial is testing if adding the drug temsirolimus to standard chemotherapy is more effective for treating children and young adults with a type of muscle cancer that has a moderate chance of coming back. The chemotherapy drugs aim to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells, while temsirolimus may help by blocking certain enzymes needed for cancer growth.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:< 40

325 Participants Needed

This trial studies a chemotherapy treatment that adjusts based on how well patients respond initially. It targets younger patients with Down syndrome who have certain types of blood cancer. The treatment aims to effectively kill cancer cells while reducing side effects.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:91 - 3

280 Participants Needed

This randomized phase III trial studies how well cisplatin or carboplatin (platinum based chemotherapy) works compared to capecitabine in treating patients with remaining (residual) basal-like triple-negative breast cancer following chemotherapy after surgery (neoadjuvant). Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, carboplatin and capecitabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. It is not yet known whether cisplatin or carboplatin is more effective than capecitabine in treating patients with residual triple negative basal-like breast cancer.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

415 Participants Needed

This randomized phase III trial studies how well crizotinib works in treating patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that has been removed by surgery and has a mutation in a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Mutations, or changes, in ALK can make it very active and important for tumor cell growth and progression. Crizotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the ALK protein from working. Crizotinib may be an effective treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer and an ALK fusion mutation.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

168 Participants Needed

This phase III trial studies how well response and biology-based risk factor-guided therapy works in treating younger patients with non-high risk neuroblastoma. Sometimes a tumor may not need treatment until it progresses. In this case, observation may be sufficient. Measuring biomarkers in tumor cells may help plan when effective treatment is necessary and what the best treatment is. Response and biology-based risk factor-guided therapy may be effective in treating patients with non-high risk neuroblastoma and may help to avoid some of the risks and side effects related to standard treatment.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:< 18

621 Participants Needed

This trial is testing if the chemotherapy drug glufosfamide can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer. These patients have already tried another treatment called gemcitabine, which didn't work for them. Glufosfamide aims to stop cancer cells from growing by damaging their DNA.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

480 Participants Needed

This randomized phase III trial studies lymph node dissection and radiation therapy to see how well it works compared to radiation therapy alone in treating patients with breast cancer previously treated with chemotherapy and surgery. Lymph node dissection may remove cancer cells that have spread to nearby lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x rays or protons to kill tumor cells. It is not yet known if radiation therapy works better alone or with lymph node dissection in treating patients with breast cancer previously treated with chemotherapy and surgery.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

2012 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of combined formulation of xanomeline tartrate/trospium chloride in an immediate release (IR) capsule (KarXT) and xanomeline enteric capsules (KarX-EC) in participants with agitation associated with Alzheimer's Disease who completed the parent studies CN012-0023 or CN012-0024.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:55 - 90

600 Participants Needed

The main purpose of this study is to assess if olomorasib in combination with pembrolizumab is more effective than the pembrolizumab and placebo combination in part A in participants with resected KRAS G12C-mutant NSCLC and to assess if olomorasib in combination with durvalumab is more effective than the durvalumab and placebo combination in part B in participants with unresectable KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The study may last up to 3 years for each participant.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

700 Participants Needed

Ibuzatrelvir for Coronavirus

Worcester, Massachusetts
The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether ibuzatrelvir is effective and safe in adults and adolescents with COVID-19 who do not need to be in the hospital but who are at high risk for progression to severe disease. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned (by chance) to receive ibuzatrelvir or matching placebo orally for 5 days. Co-administration of locally available standard of care is allowed. The total duration of the study is around 6 months.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:12 - 18

2330 Participants Needed

The primary objective of the study is to compare sacituzumab tirumotecan combined with pembrolizumab to pembrolizumab alone with respect to overall survival (OS). The primary hypothesis is that the combination of sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab is superior to pembrolizumab alone with respect to OS. All participants who have completed the first course of pembrolizumab may be eligible for up to an additional 9 cycles of pembrolizumab monotherapy if there is blinded independent central review (BICR)-verified progressive disease by Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) after initial treatment.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

614 Participants Needed

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat people with endometrial cancer (EC) who have previously received treatment with platinum based therapy (a type of chemotherapy) and immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer. This clinical study will compare sacituzumab tirumotecan to chemotherapy. The goal of the study is to learn if people who receive sacituzumab tirumotecan live longer overall and without the cancer getting worse compared to people who receive chemotherapy.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

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

710 Participants Needed

Upadacitinib for Vitiligo

Worcester, Massachusetts
Vitiligo is a common chronic autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack its own pigment producing skin cells. This study is to evaluate how safe and effective upadacitinib is in participants with non-segmental vitiligo (NSV). Adverse effects and change in disease activity will be assessed. Upadacitinib is an approved drug for various immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and is currently being investigated for the treatment of NSV. There will be 2 replicate studies running at the same time (Study 1 and Study 2 with periods A and B) and an optional exploratory Narrow-Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy study (Study 3). In Period A, participants are placed in 1 of 2 groups called treatment arms. Each group receives a different treatment. There is a 1 in 3 chance that participants will receive placebo and 2 in 3 chance participants will receive upadacitinib. In Period B, all participants will receive upadacitinib. Approximately 270 adult and adolescent participants with NSV will be enrolled in each main study ((Study 1 and Study 2, 540 subjects total) at approximately 90 sites worldwide with an option for adult participants who completed Period A of either study and did not achieve T-VASI 90 at week 48 while on study drug, to enter Study 3. In Studies 1 and 2: Period A, participants will receive oral tablets of upadacitinib or placebo once a day for 48 weeks. In Period B, participants will receive oral tablets of upadacitinib 15 mg once a day for 112 weeks. Participants will be followed up for 30 days. Study 3 participants will receive upadacitinib monotherapy or upadacitinib with NB-UBV phototherapy for at least 24 weeks followed by upadacitinib alone. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:12+

614 Participants Needed

Dysport for Migraine Prevention

Worcester, Massachusetts
This trial aims to test the safety and effectiveness of Dysport® in preventing episodic migraines. Dysport® is injected into muscles to stop pain-causing chemicals in the brain. The study focuses on people with fewer than 15 headache days per month. Participants will undergo various assessments over a period of more than a year. Botulinum toxin type-A has demonstrated good efficacy in several studies of patients with migraine, although data from some trials have been conflicting.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

714 Participants Needed

Dysport for Chronic Migraine

Worcester, Massachusetts
This trial aims to test the safety and effectiveness of Dysport® in preventing chronic migraines. Dysport® is a drug that blocks pain-causing chemicals in the brain. Dysport® has shown good results in previous studies for preventing migraines. The study focuses on people who have frequent and severe migraines, with injections given over a period of more than a year.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

720 Participants Needed

The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy of durvalumab plus tremelimumab in combination with chemotherapy compared with pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy in metastatic NSCLC patients with non-squamous histology who have mutations and/or co-mutations in STK11, KEAP1, or KRAS.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

280 Participants Needed

This trial is testing two different drug combinations with chemotherapy to see which helps cancer patients live longer without their disease getting worse. One combination includes sotorasib, which targets cancer mutations, and the other includes pembrolizumab, which helps the immune system fight cancer. Pembrolizumab has been shown to improve overall survival in various cancers when combined with chemotherapy.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

750 Participants Needed

This trial is testing if a daily pill called upadacitinib can help people with a painful skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who haven't responded to usual treatments. The study will involve adults and teenagers and will check for safety and effectiveness over time. Participants will be randomly given either the medication or a non-active pill, and their progress will be monitored through periodic medical check-ups.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:12+

1328 Participants Needed

Ublituximab for Multiple Sclerosis

North Worcester, Massachusetts
The primary purpose of this phase 3b study is to assess the efficacy of a modified regimen of ublituximab as measured by T1 Gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing lesions and pharmacokinetics in participants with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). The study consists of 2 parts: Part A is single-armed and open-label and Part B is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 65

600 Participants Needed

Upadacitinib for Lupus

Worcester, Massachusetts
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an immune-mediated disease associated with inflammation of multiple organ systems. This study will assess how safe and effective upadacitinib is in treating adult participants with moderately to severely active SLE. Adverse events and change in the disease activity will be assessed. Upadacitinib is an approved drug for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondylarthritis and is being developed for the treatment of SLE. This study is "double-blinded", which means that neither the trial participants nor the study doctors will know who will be given upadacitinib and who will be given placebo (does not contain treatment drug) . This study comprised of 4 sub studies. In Study 1 and Study 2, study doctors put the participants in 1 of the 2 groups, called treatment arms. Each group receives a different treatment. There is a 1 in 2 chance that participants will be assigned to placebo. Eligible participants from Study 1 and Study 2 will enter Study 3 at week 52 to receive specific doses of upadacitinib. Study 4 is a 104-week continued extension if participation is likely to provide a benefit to their SLE. Approximately 500 participants diagnosed with SLE will be enrolled in each of the Study 1 and Study 2 in approximately 320 sites across the world. Participants will receive oral tablets of upadacitinib or matching placebo once daily for 52 weeks in Study 1 and Study 2. Eligible participants from Study 1 and Study 2 will receive oral tablets of upadacitinib once daily for 52 weeks in Study 3. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 63

1000 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."

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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

"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

"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."

AG
Paralysis PatientAge: 50

"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
This trial is testing two treatments, iberdomide and lenalidomide, to see which one is better at preventing cancer from coming back in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma after a stem cell transplant. These treatments help the immune system fight off cancer cells. Lenalidomide has been used for the treatment of multiple myeloma, showing effectiveness and improving survival outcomes.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1216 Participants Needed

This trial tests whether inclisiran injections can prevent serious heart problems in high-risk adults who haven't had a major heart event yet by lowering their cholesterol levels. Inclisiran is a long-acting treatment that significantly lowers cholesterol.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:40 - 79

14012 Participants Needed

EB-101 for Epidermolysis Bullosa

Worcester, Massachusetts
To evaluate and further characterize the safety of EB-101 (LZRSE-Col7A1 gene-corrected keratinocyte sheets with type VII collagen \[C7\] expression) for the treatment of large, chronic DEB wounds in new and previously EB-101 treated patients 12 months and older.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:12+

12 Participants Needed

XEN1101 for Seizures

Worcester, Massachusetts
This trial tests XEN1101, a medication added to current treatments, in people with generalized epilepsy experiencing PGTCS who are already on 1-3 anti-seizure medications. The goal is to see if taking XEN1101 with an evening meal can help reduce seizure frequency.
Stay on current meds
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:12+

160 Participants Needed

The goal of this study is to find out if the experimental product, sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (SG) in combination with pembrolizumab given after surgery, is effective and safe compared to the treatment of physician's choice (TPC) which includes either pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab plus capecitabine in participants with triple negative breast cancer that still remains after surgery and pre-surgical treatment.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

1514 Participants Needed

Tozorakimab for Viral Pneumonia

Worcester, Massachusetts
This trial is testing tozorakimab, a medication that may help people with severe viral lung infections who need extra oxygen. The goal is to see if it can prevent death or the need for advanced breathing support. Tozorakimab works by reducing harmful inflammation in the lungs.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18 - 18

2870 Participants Needed

Deucravacitinib for Lupus

Worcester, Massachusetts
This trial is testing a new medication called deucravacitinib to see if it is safe and effective for people with moderate to severe lupus, a disease where the immune system attacks the body. The medication aims to reduce inflammation by targeting specific enzymes in the immune system.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

490 Participants Needed

XEN1101 for Seizures

Worcester, Massachusetts
The X-TOLE2 Phase 3 clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that will evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety and tolerability of XEN1101 administered as adjunctive therapy in focal-onset seizures.
Stay on current meds
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

360 Participants Needed

Ritlecitinib for Vitiligo

Worcester, Massachusetts
This trial is testing a medication called ritlecitinib, which is taken as oral capsules. It aims to help adults and adolescents who have non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes skin to lose its color. The medication works by managing the immune system to stop the skin from losing its color.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:12+

592 Participants Needed

This trial tests a new drug called epcoritamab combined with a mix of cancer-fighting drugs in adults with a rare type of aggressive cancer called DLBCL. Epcoritamab helps the immune system attack cancer cells, while the other drugs work together to kill them. This combination has been used as the standard treatment for patients with newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) for many years.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

900 Participants Needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do clinical trials in Worcester, 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester, MA?

Most recently, we added KarXT + KarX-EC for Alzheimer's Disease, MSC-NTF (NurOwn) for ALS and Ruxolitinib Cream for Hidradenitis Suppurativa to the Power online platform.

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