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New Haven, Connecticut
This trial tests a vaccine to protect older adults from serious E. coli infections. The vaccine trains the immune system to recognize and fight off nine types of harmful E. coli bacteria. In earlier studies, a similar vaccine caused fever and/or diarrhea in some participants and provided limited protection against illness.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:60+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:End-stage Renal Disease, Bleeding Disorders, Polyneuropathy, Others
19800 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
Springfield, 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
Providence, Rhode Island
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
Aspirin for Preterm Birth
Providence, Rhode Island
This is a phase-III multi-center double-blind randomized clinical trial of 1,800 individuals with a history of prior preterm birth at less than 35 weeks gestation who are randomized to either 162 mg aspirin or 81 mg aspirin daily. The study drug will be initiated between 10 and 15 weeks gestation and continued through 36 weeks, 6 days gestation. The primary endpoint is recurrent preterm delivery or fetal death prior to 35 weeks, 0 days gestation.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:14+
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Hypertension, Renal Disease, Cardiac Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Glucocorticoids
1800 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
Botox for Neck Appearance
Newton, Massachusetts
Botulinum toxin injections have been used both in the face and neck for many years. However, injection into the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) has only been done to treat neck spasms. In this study botulinum toxin will be injected into the SCM to determine if this will result in a temporary slimming effect on the neck and produce a more feminine, youthful neck contour.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:BMI >30, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Semaglutide
30 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
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
Intravenous Iron for Hypoxia
Natick, Massachusetts
To compare the effects of IV iron versus placebo (saline) injection on arterial oxygen saturation, submaximal exercise responses, and 2-mile treadmill time-trial performance during acute exposure to hypobaric hypoxia (430 mmHg, simulating \~4800m) assessed 1 and 14 days after treatment.
Primary Hypothesis 1: IV iron treatment will improve arterial oxygen saturation at rest and during exercise in acute hypobaric hypoxia and this effect will persist for 2 weeks
Primary Hypothesis 2) IV iron treatment will improve 2-mile treadmill time trial performance in acute hypobaric hypoxia and this effect will persist for 2 weeks
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 40
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, High Altitude, Cardiovascular, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Prescription Medications
24 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
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Pregnant Women
Boston, Massachusetts
This study is a prospective, randomized clinical trial. During this study, pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive IIV and mRNA COVID-19 vaccine either simultaneously or sequentially (7-14 days apart). All participants will receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at Visit 1 (Day 1).
Solicited local and systemic symptoms of reactogenicity will be assessed on day of visit for Visits 1 and 2 and daily during the 6 days following each visit using either electronic or paper symptoms diaries, depending on study participant preference. Serious adverse events (SAE) and adverse events of special interest (AESI) will be collected throughout the duration of the study.
Pregnant women will be followed through delivery with comprehensive obstetric and infant outcomes obtained from medical record review for 90 days post-delivery.
Maternal serum samples will be collected for antibody titers relevant to Influenza and COVID-19 prior to vaccination, at Day 29 (both groups), as well as Days 36-43 if in sequential group. When feasible, maternal blood at delivery and cord blood serum will be analyzed for serological analyses of placental influenza and COVID-19 antibody transfer (cord blood: maternal antibody ratio) will be determined.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Immunosuppression, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants, Anticancer Chemotherapy
350 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
Birth Control Pills and DNA Interaction
New Haven, Connecticut
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate how differences in specific parts of our DNA can influence how individual bodies break down the hormones contained within oral contraceptive pills, which could affect how well these birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy. The investigators are also interested in exploring how these differences in our DNA can also explain why patients taking the exact same formulation of birth control pill will experience very different side effects. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do individuals with the CYP3A7\*1C variant have increased metabolism of both desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol when taking a combined oral contraceptive pill?
* Do individuals with the CYP3A7\*1C variant experience higher rates of breakthrough ovulation while taking a desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol combined oral contraceptive pill?
* What novel genetic loci are associated with alterations in steroid hormone pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics among a larger cohort of combined oral contraceptive pill users?
Participants will take a specific formulation of combined oral contraceptive pill (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) and undergo the following procedures:
* Blood draw to measure the amount of progestin and estrogen in their system from the combined oral contraceptive pill
* Questionnaires to assess side effects possibly caused by the combined oral contraceptive pill
* Blood draw to measure endogenous hormone levels and biomarkers that may be affected by the combined oral contraceptive pill
* A transvaginal ultrasound to measure any ovarian follicles (optional procedure)
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 45
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Hypertension, Others
Must Be Taking:Oral Contraceptives
700 Participants Needed
Gentamicin for Recurrent UTI
Providence, Rhode Island
Feasibility assessment of intravesical gentamicin instillation (putting antibiotics directly into the bladder) versus the current standard of care of oral nitrofurantoin prophylaxis (taking a low dose of antibiotics by mouth every day) to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI)
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:40+
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Parkinsons, Myasthenia Gravis, Renal Failure, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antibiotics, Aminoglycosides
30 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
Why Other Patients Applied
"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."
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Arthritis PatientAge: 78
"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."
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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."
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Obesity PatientAge: 58
"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 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."
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Paralysis PatientAge: 50
Education + Vaccination for Tdap Acceptance During Pregnancy
Providence, Rhode Island
The goal of this randomized control trial is to assess if prenatal vaccine education and in-office vaccination administration for non-birthing partners of pregnant patients increases Tdap vaccination rates compared to usual care.
The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* To assess whether compared to standard prenatal care, targeted prenatal education regarding Tdap vaccination recommendations with and without in office vaccination opportunities improves Tdap uptake among non-birthing partners of pregnant patients.
* To assess whether non-birthing partners presenting for Tdap vaccination are willing to accept dual vaccination with Tdap and influenza.
Participants will receive direct verbal and written education at the time of enrollment on cocooning and recommendation for partner Tdap vaccination prior to delivery with or without the option to receive Tdap at their convenience at the WIH obstetric care clinic.
If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare "Upfront Education" and "Upfront Education and Vaccination Administration" to "Usual care" to see if education and/or the offer for vaccination in the office increases Tdap vaccine acceptance for non-birthing partners.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:19 - 50
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Latex Allergy, Lethal Fetal Anomaly
150 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
NSAIDs for Menstrual Pain
Belmont, Massachusetts
Menstrual pain is the most common gynecological complaint and the leading cause of school and work absences in reproductive-age girls and women. One of the primary treatments for menstrual pain is use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; over-the-counter medications such as naproxen, ibuprofen, or aspirin), although up to 18% of women do not get pain relief from these medications. One reason for this may be due to central sensitization of pain, which is when alterations in the central nervous system change how pain is processed in the brain and experienced. Determining the role of central sensitization in menstrual pain is important because central sensitization is associated with the development of chronic pain. Understanding the relationship between NSAID response and central sensitization is important because it could indicate women who may go on to develop chronic pain later in life. This study would directly address this question. Identifying women at risk for chronic pain would help target new treatments to this vulnerable group to ideally prevent pain from becoming chronic. This is particularly important for women in the military because the severity of menstrual pain is associated with missed work, such that in active-duty military women, less than 4.4% with mild menstrual pain missed work, whereas 20.7% of women with moderate to severe menstrual pain missed work. Addressing the significant impact of menstrual pain for military women will help reducing suffering and potentially decrease the risk of developing future chronic pain problems in this population.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:50 - 50
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Pain, Pregnancy, Pelvic Inflammatory, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Oral Contraceptives, Exogenous Hormones
70 Participants Needed
Bupivacaine Injection for Postoperative Pain in Breast Reduction
Hartford, Connecticut
The main question this randomized control trial aims to answer is:
• Is the use of intraoperative subpectoral bupivacaine associated with decreased post-operative pain in adolescent patients who undergo bilateral reduction mammaplasty
Participants will be randomized into the study group that intraoperatively receives 30cc of subpectoral bupivacaine injections or into the control group that intraoperatively receives 30cc of injectable saline subpectorally. All participants will keep a pain log and pain medication log at home for the first week following surgery.
Researchers will compare to see if patients who receive subpectoral bupivacaine have lower pain scores in the PACU, and lower use of narcotics post-operatively when compared to the control group who receive injectable saline.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:13 - 25
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Substance Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Narcotics
128 Participants Needed
Beta-Agonists vs Botox for Urinary Incontinence
Providence, Rhode Island
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare treatment outcomes between an oral medication (beta agonist) versus onabotulinumtoxinA injections in women with urgency urinary incontinence (UUI).
Participants will be randomly selected to receive one of the two treatments. The primary outcome measure will be at 3 months, and women will be followed for a total of 12 months.
Based on patient expert input, there are 2 primary outcomes: Treatment satisfaction and urinary symptom severity.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bladder Malignancy, Neurogenic Bladder, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticholinergics
432 Participants Needed
Integrated e-Health for Substance Use Disorders and HIV/AIDS
New Haven, Connecticut
The purpose of this 2-site (CT, AL) study is to test innovative interventions to reduce stigma and improve the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and opioid use disorder (OUD) care continua in women involved in the criminal justice system (WICJ).
This study evaluates a newly validated PrEP decision aid and eHealth for integrated PrEP and MOUD compared to a decision aid-only for WICJ with OUD.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 59
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnant, Breast-feeding, Others
Must Not Be Taking:PrEP
250 Participants Needed
Flu Vaccine Effectiveness in Aging
Farmington, Connecticut
This is a prospective, single-arm study designed to understand the mechanisms that lead to a loss of response to influenza vaccine in older adults. The investigators will recruit and longitudinally follow a cohort of 75 older adults (65 years and older) who will receive three different influenza vaccines over three annual influenza seasons. Blood samples will be collected from the participants at sixteen study visits over three years. Nasal swab and stool samples will also be collected from participants at seven time-points across the study period. The study is not designed to assess safety or tolerability of the influenza vaccines administered as part of this study.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:65+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cancer, Heart Disease, COPD, Others
Must Not Be Taking:High-dose Corticosteroids
75 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
Acetazolamide + Erythropoietin for Altitude Sickness
Natick, Massachusetts
The aim of this randomized, double-blind study is to determine whether erythropoietin (Procrit) and acetazolamide: 1) mitigates altitude-induced decrements in performance at moderate altitude (3,000 m) and 2) mitigates altitude-induced decrements in performance and reduce acute mountain sickness during prolonged exposure to high altitude (4,300 m; 15 days). Volunteers will complete 5 study phases: Phase 1) sea level baseline testing and a moderate altitude exposure; Phase 2) 4 week study intervention - randomly assigned to receive erythropoietin or placebo); Phase 3) 3 1/2 days of acetazolamide and a moderate altitude exposure; Phase 4) high altitude acclimatization - 15 days at Pikes Peak; and Phase 5) two week deacclimatization. Test battery include VO2peak, 3.2 km treadmill time trial, measures of gas exchange and ventilation during rest and exercise, and blood collection.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 40
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, High Altitude Edema, Hypertension, Blood Clots, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Prescription Medications
18 Participants Needed
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How much do 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 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 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 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 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 clinical trials in Massachusetts?
Most recently, we added Imiquimod Cream for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Adderall XR for ADHD and Drug Combinations for Breast Cancer to the Power online platform.
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