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Clinical trials sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a common HIV drug hold the key to taming MS?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if an antiviral medication called Truvada can lower levels of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers believe EBV might play a role in triggering MS, and reducing the virus could help control the disease. The trial wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:13 UTC
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Fish oil tested as potential boost for antidepressants that Aren't working
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding high-dose omega-3 fish oil supplements to standard antidepressant medication can help people with depression that hasn't improved with treatment alone. Researchers want to see if the supplements reduce body inflammation and whether that reduct…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:06 UTC
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New drug combo trial offers hope for Tough-to-Treat sarcoma
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding a new drug called lurbinectedin to a standard chemotherapy (doxorubicin) works better than the standard drug alone for people with advanced leiomyosarcoma, a type of soft-tissue cancer. The first part of the study aims to find the safest dose …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:06 UTC
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New Triple-Threat attack on advanced skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a short course of two targeted cancer drugs (trametinib and dabrafenib), given alongside an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), works better for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:05 UTC
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New hope for controlling debilitating side effect of powerful cancer drugs
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a drug called infliximab is better than standard steroid treatment at resolving severe diarrhea and colon inflammation caused by immunotherapy drugs in people with advanced skin cancer. About 42 participants with stage III or IV skin cancer who develop th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:05 UTC
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Heart surgery recovery: could less pressure be better?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether allowing a slightly lower blood pressure target is safe and beneficial for patients recovering from heart surgery. It will compare this 'permissive hypotension' approach to usual care in 80 patients. The goal is to see if it reduces the need fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:05 UTC
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New approach aims to fight cancer while protecting patients from harsh side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding an anti-inflammatory drug called infliximab to standard immunotherapy helps people with advanced melanoma. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the cancer while also reducing the severe digestive side effects that sometime…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Early trial tests new drug combo for Tough-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis is an early-stage study testing whether two targeted cancer drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, can help control multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The study will enroll about 30 adults whose cancer has a specific genetic change (in …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Texting for health: new program aims to close diabetes care gap for latino community
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a Spanish-language text message program designed to help Latino adults with type 2 diabetes take their medications more consistently. Researchers are working with 70 participants to see if the program is easy to use and helpful. The goal is to create a simpl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Blood test could signal safe time to halt cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a simple blood test can help doctors decide when it might be safe for some cancer patients to stop their immunotherapy. It involves 39 people with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer whose cancer is under control after at least a year of treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Early-Stage blood cancer vaccine trial aims to stop disease progression
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing whether a combination of a cancer vaccine and other drugs can help control smoldering multiple myeloma, an early precursor to a blood cancer. The trial involves 19 participants with this condition who are at higher risk of their disease progressi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could arm exercises boost bone Drug's power?
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if doing arm exercises while taking a bone-building medication (PTH) could improve bone strength in the forearm more than the medication alone. It was designed for postmenopausal women over 45 with osteoporosis and a high risk of fractures. The trial was w…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Precision proton beams target brain tumors, aim to save hearing
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a specialized type of radiation called proton therapy can better control the growth of a non-cancerous inner ear tumor (acoustic neuroma) while preserving the patient's hearing. About 30 adults with these tumors will receive daily proton radiation tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Malaria drug tested to boost lung cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding hydroxychloroquine (an FDA-approved malaria drug) to the cancer drug erlotinib helps treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer with specific genetic mutations. Researchers want to see if this combination can delay or prevent the cancer from be…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat blood cancer? early trial tests novel drug mix
Disease control OngoingThis is an early-stage study to find the safest, highest dose of a new injectable drug (sotatercept) when combined with two existing oral medications for multiple myeloma. It involves 33 adults whose cancer has returned or stopped responding to prior therapy. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Targeted radiation during surgery aims to stop pancreatic cancer growth
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether delivering radiation directly to pancreatic tumors during surgery helps control cancer growth in people who have already completed several months of chemotherapy and external radiation. Researchers want to see if this targeted approach can improve su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Precision proton beams target brain tumors, aim to spare healthy tissue
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a more precise type of radiation called proton therapy for adults with certain slow-growing brain tumors. The goal is to see if it can control tumor growth as well as standard radiation while causing fewer side effects by limiting radiation exposure to healt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Brain pacemaker tested for most severe OCD cases
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing an experimental brain implant that stimulates two connected brain areas to treat severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't improved with standard therapies. Only 2 participants with extremely severe, long-lasting OCD symptoms will receive the im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Poop pills target liver disease brain fog
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether transplanting gut bacteria from a healthy donor can improve thinking problems in people with advanced liver disease, a condition called hepatic encephalopathy. Researchers will first find the best stool donors and then give capsules containing their …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Brain mapping could make OCD treatment more precise
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to improve deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers wanted to use advanced brain imaging to help surgeons place the stimulation device more precisely in each patient's unique brain anatomy. The goal was to…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Sea Sponge-Inspired drug fights rare aggressive cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether the drug eribulin can help control two rare types of blood vessel cancers: angiosarcoma and epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE). The trial involves adults whose cancer has continued to grow despite previous treatments. Researchers want to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New radiation battle: protons vs. photons to protect hearts in breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to see if proton beam radiation causes less heart damage than traditional photon radiation for people with left-sided breast cancer. Researchers will randomly assign 60 participants to receive either proton or photon radiation and use heart MRI scans to measure sc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Brain scans and talk therapy tested for kids who fear food
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a specific type of talk therapy (CBT-AR) combined with nutrition counseling can help children and teenagers with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Researchers will measure changes in eating behaviors, food fears, and brain activity i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart resistant breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called ipatasertib to standard hormone therapies can help control metastatic breast cancer that has stopped responding to previous treatments. The study will enroll 77 postmenopausal women to determine if the c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Precision proton beams target rare bone tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a more precise form of proton radiation therapy, sometimes combined with surgery, to control rare bone tumors in the spine, tailbone, and base of the skull. The goal is to see if this advanced technique can better target the cancer while reducing damage to h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Doctors test new drug combo to shrink tumors before sarcoma surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing the safety of a three-part treatment given before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma. The treatment combines a targeted drug (bevacizumab), a chemotherapy (doxorubicin), and radiation therapy. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of bevaci…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New drug trial aims to keep blood cancers at bay after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether taking the drug ruxolitinib after a stem cell transplant can help prevent cancer from returning in older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The trial involves 64 participants aged 60-80 who have achieved rem…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Heart drug tested in fight against ALS nerve damage
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing if digoxin, an FDA-approved heart medication, is safe and tolerable for people with early ALS (within 2 years of symptoms). It will also check if the drug can slow the progression of nerve damage by measuring a specific blood protein. The study involves 40 p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers: early trial tests novel drug
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing the safety and best dose of an experimental drug called AZD6738 for adults with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) that has progressed after initial treatment. The drug works by blocking a specific protein in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Major trial aims to crack the code on bipolar depression treatment
Disease control OngoingThis large study aims to find the best medication strategies for adults with bipolar disorder who are experiencing a depressive episode. It will compare four common treatment approaches, including three FDA-approved medications and one widely used combination. If a person's first…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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One-Two punch: new procedure aims to free kidney patients from lifelong drugs
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new approach for people who have received a kidney transplant. After the kidney transplant, patients get a bone marrow transplant from the same donor. The goal is to 're-educate' the patient's immune system to accept the new kidney, potentially allowing th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Double-Punch immunotherapy trial aims to keep stomach cancer at bay after surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (domvanalimab and zimberelimab) to standard chemotherapy could better control cancer in people with operable stomach or esophageal cancer. Patients would have received the drug combination for about 4 months before s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Experimental drug targets deadly transplant complication
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether the drug ruxolitinib can help people who develop lung scarring (Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome) after a stem cell transplant. The trial will enroll 50 adults to see if the medication improves their breathing and controls the underlying graft-versu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to control aggressive blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new combination of four drugs for people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are eligible for a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see how well this weekly treatment regimen controls the cancer and leads to deep remission. About 50 participants wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New drug duo tested for Tough-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding a second drug, cobimetinib, to the standard drug alectinib can help control advanced lung cancer that has stopped responding to alectinib alone. Researchers want to find the safest dose of this combination and see if it can shrink tumors or sl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Life-Saving text alerts for new moms: can a simple monitor stop tragic deaths after childbirth?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a simple wireless monitor can help save mothers' lives after a C-section. Over 3,100 women in Uganda who had emergency C-sections wore the monitor for 24 hours after delivery. The system alerts doctors via text message if a mother's vital signs become dan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Old TB vaccine tested as potential Game-Changer for type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether giving the BCG vaccine multiple times over four years can help people with established Type 1 diabetes. Researchers believe the vaccine might eliminate harmful immune cells that attack the pancreas, potentially allowing it to produce more insulin nat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Could a heat treatment warm away depression?
Disease control TerminatedThis study aims to understand how a single session of mild whole-body heating might help reduce symptoms of major depression. Researchers are testing 35 adults with depression to see if the treatment works and to learn more about how it affects the body's immune system. The study…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Doctors craft One-of-a-Kind gene therapy for Child's devastating brain disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a custom-made genetic medicine for a single child with a severe, rare brain disease called TUBB4A leukodystrophy. The goal is to see if the personalized treatment is safe and can help control the disease by improving the child's movement, development, and qu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Early trial tests new vaccine to train immune system against tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing the safety of a new cancer vaccine called PVX-410, given alone and with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), in 20 patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can safely help the patient's own imm…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New approach tested for rare Bone-Weakening disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether calcitriol (a form of vitamin D) given alone for one year can help people with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), a rare genetic disorder that causes weak bones and poor growth. The research involves 20 children and adults with XLH and will measure cha…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New hope for kids: gentler radiation aims to protect growth
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a more precise form of radiation therapy (proton therapy) for children with brain tumors that require radiation to the brain and spine. The goal is to see if this method can protect the bones and bone marrow in the spine, aiming to reduce side effects like g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Zapping the 'Wandering Nerve' to fight Alzheimer's decline?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation of a neck nerve (called the vagus nerve) can improve memory and thinking skills in older adults. Researchers will give the stimulation to about 140 participants and measure changes in their ability to rem…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New device aims to sharpen aim of liver cancer radiation
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if a new type of catheter can better target radiation to liver tumors during a standard treatment called radioembolization. About 20 adults with liver cancer will have their standard treatment planning scan done with either the new device or a standard cathe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Immunotherapy tested against tough brain tumors that keep coming back
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could help control aggressive brain tumors called high-grade meningiomas that have returned or persisted after previous treatments. The trial involved 26 adults whose tumors showed signs of progression. Researchers mo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Tracking Long-Term results of promising bleeding disorder treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study follows patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) who previously participated in a trial testing pomalidomide for bleeding control. Researchers are tracking these patients over time to understand the long-term safety and effectiveness of the treatment. …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New combo attack on tough breast cancer shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a three-part treatment is safe and can help control advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has spread and hasn't responded well to standard immunotherapy. The treatment combines two drugs—one that helps the immune system fight cancer and another…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a food coach help tame high blood pressure?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if adding nutrition education to an existing high blood pressure support program helps people eat healthier and better control their blood pressure. It involves 60 adults with high blood pressure who also struggle to afford healthy food. Participants are ran…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Scientists test bold new method to free kidney patients from lifelong drugs
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment approach for people receiving a kidney transplant from a living donor. The goal is to see if a special conditioning regimen can safely mix the donor's and recipient's immune systems, potentially allowing the body to accept the new…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail tested to shrink pancreatic tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding two drugs, losartan and nivolumab, to standard chemotherapy and radiation can better shrink pancreatic tumors before surgery. The goal is to help surgeons completely remove the cancer and improve patient outcomes. It is for adults with localiz…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New treatment tested for rare stomach condition
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether vedolizumab, a medication given through an IV, can help control symptoms of collagenous gastritis—a rare stomach condition. Eleven participants aged 14+ with confirmed diagnosis and symptoms will receive infusions and be monitored for symptom changes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Targeted drug trial aims to control aggressive brain metastases
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether the drug niraparib can help control cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord. It will involve about 20 adults whose cancer has specific genetic changes and has progressed despite other treatments. Participants will take the oral medication …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Early trial tests new vaccine combo to train immune system against aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new vaccine (PVX-410) alone and combined with an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) for women who have already finished standard treatment for stage II or III triple-negative breast cancer. The main goals are to check if the treatments are safe an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Doctors test which bone drug works better for women at high fracture risk
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to compare how well two different FDA-approved osteoporosis medications work to strengthen bones in postmenopausal women at high risk of fractures. Researchers will follow 50 participants for 12 months, measuring changes in hip bone density. The goal is to help do…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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New study tests if advanced proton radiation is gentler on the heart and lungs
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to see if proton beam radiation causes fewer side effects to the heart, lungs, and other nearby organs compared to standard radiation for people with stage II or III breast cancer. It follows 100 patients who are already part of a larger trial comparing the two ra…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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New drug combo tested to stop aggressive breast Cancer's return
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the safety of a drug called niraparib when given alongside standard radiation therapy after surgery. It involves 21 adults with triple-negative breast cancer who still have some cancer cells left after initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combinatio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New drug cocktail offers hope for patients out of options
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether combining four already-approved drugs works better together for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to other treatments. It will involve about 52 adults whose cancer has progressed despite previous therapies. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New program aims to help young adults navigate diabetes care
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new support program for young adults (ages 18-30) with type 1 or type 2 diabetes as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare. Researchers will compare this new program to standard care to see if it helps people keep doctor's appointments and reduces th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Radiation and immune drugs team up to fight tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) with targeted radiation can help control advanced colorectal or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if this three-part approach can help the body's own immune system better recognize and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop breast Cancer's comeback
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding a drug called ribociclib to standard hormone therapy can better prevent early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer from returning. It is for patients who have completed initial surgery and have a specific marker of very low-level cancer in t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Precision proton beams target youth brain tumors, aiming to spare healthy tissue
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a type of radiation called proton beam therapy can effectively treat germ cell tumors in the brain or spine while causing fewer side effects than standard radiation. It involves 45 participants aged 3 to 25 who have this type of tumor. The main goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:52 UTC
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First-of-its-Kind trial aims to wake up Brain-Injured patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing whether intravenous methylphenidate (a stimulant) can safely help restore brain network connections in patients with severe disorders of consciousness, such as coma or vegetative state, following traumatic or anoxic brain injury. The trial will e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Can changing your diet calm Crohn's and colitis flares?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether two special diets can help people with active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Forty adults will follow either a partial liquid elemental diet or a specific carbohydrate diet for six weeks. Researchers will check if the diets reduce gut inflamm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Precision proton blast: new hope for tough brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a more focused, higher-dose form of proton radiation can better control aggressive brain tumors called meningiomas. It involves 21 adults with specific types of these tumors that have been partially or fully removed by surgery. The main goal is to fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune system against liver cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis is a small, early-stage study testing a new treatment approach for liver cancer that can be removed by surgery. Researchers want to see if giving a combination of targeted radiation and two immunotherapy drugs *before* the operation is safe and might help the body's immune s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:52 UTC
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Could a common cosmetic drug shrink painful skin tumors?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage study is testing whether giving monthly injections of an FDA-approved drug called Kybella (deoxycholate) can safely reduce the size and improve the appearance of skin tumors in adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Researchers will treat up to 50 tumors in a sing…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Study aims to settle debate: surgery or PT for common hip tear?
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to find out which treatment works better for painful hip labral tears in adults aged 40 and older: arthroscopic surgery or physical therapy. Researchers are enrolling 110 participants to compare pain relief, hip function, and quality of life over 12 months. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Feb 19, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Pill-Sized camera could replace painful biopsies for esophagus disease
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new swallowable capsule with a tiny camera to take pictures inside the esophagus. The goal was to see if it could diagnose conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) as well as the current standard method, which requires sedation and multiple biopsi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:04 UTC
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Camera-in-a-Tube snaps High-Def pictures of your gut
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new, thin imaging device that doctors can guide through the nose and into the small intestine. Researchers want to see if healthy adults can comfortably tolerate the procedure and if the device takes clear, useful pictures. The goal is to improve how docto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Swallowable camera could offer new way to see inside the esophagus
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new swallowable camera capsule to see if it can take clear pictures of the esophagus. Researchers want to know if the device is comfortable to use and produces useful images. The study includes 96 people, both healthy volunteers and those with or suspected…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can a computer understand your stomach pain better than a doctor?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors better diagnose functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), like IBS. Researchers will use AI to analyze recordings of 700 patients describing their symptoms during clinic visits or before an endoscopy…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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AI heart check: can your phone spot a hidden stroke risk?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can use simple, at-home heart tests to find people who are more likely to have an undiagnosed irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AF). Researchers will mail a small heart monitor to 200 participants to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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10-minute swallow test could revolutionize early detection of esophageal condition
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a small, swallowable capsule attached to a thin string can effectively screen for Barrett's esophagus in primary care clinics. The capsule takes microscopic pictures of the esophagus during a 10-minute procedure without sedation. Researchers want to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Pill-Sized camera could revolutionize diagnosis of devastating childhood gut disease
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing new, less invasive ways to look inside the small intestine of children and pregnant women in Pakistan who have a gut condition linked to malnutrition and stunted growth. Participants will swallow a small, pill-sized camera on a string or have a thin tube pas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Pill-Sized camera could offer new view inside the gut
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new swallowable camera capsule to see if it's comfortable and works well for taking pictures of the small intestine. Researchers want to see if this method can help doctors better examine the gut in people with celiac disease. The study involves 108 people…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Could a new scan end the diagnostic delay for endometriosis?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if a new type of combined PET/MRI scan can better find and classify endometriosis. It will compare the new scan to current standard methods like MRI, ultrasound, and surgery in 60 patients scheduled for laparoscopic surgery. The goal is to see if this scan c…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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New arm scanner aims to catch swelling early for breast cancer survivors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new device called the LymphaTech Scanner to see if it can effectively and quickly detect early signs of arm swelling (lymphedema) in people treated for breast cancer. Researchers will compare it to the current standard device (Perometer) by measuring arm v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Pill-Sized camera could revolutionize esophagus screening
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a small, swallowable camera capsule that takes detailed pictures of the esophagus to help doctors better identify and mark areas of Barrett's Esophagus. Participants will swallow the capsule while awake, then undergo their standard endoscopy procedure. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:26 UTC
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Massive school study aims to curb teen drinking before it starts
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing different school-based alcohol prevention programs for high school students in Massachusetts. Researchers want to see if starting prevention efforts earlier and using trained peer mentors alongside clinical staff can help reduce risky drinking and substance …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Heart surgery side effect: could a common drug be the simple fix?
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving a short course of the drug amiodarone right after heart surgery could safely prevent a common complication called postoperative atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). It planned to test this in adults having certain types of heart surgery …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can one shot shield HIV-Positive women from HPV?
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether a single dose of the HPV vaccine can prevent new HPV infections in women who are living with HIV and have already received HPV vaccination in the past. Researchers are comparing giving the HPV vaccine immediately versus after an 18-month delay in 778…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a daily aspirin stop colon cancer before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether taking a daily low-dose aspirin pill can help prevent colorectal cancer in people who have had precancerous polyps removed. About 160 participants will take either aspirin or a placebo pill daily for a set period while researchers analyze blood, urin…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Aspirin vs. injections: the battle to stop deadly clots after cancer surgery
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find the best way to prevent dangerous blood clots in patients having surgery for bone or soft tissue cancer in the leg or pelvis. It will compare two common prevention methods: daily aspirin pills versus daily blood-thinner injections (LMWH). Researchers want …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Hair salons become health clinics in groundbreaking community trial
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether offering health services in hair salons makes it easier for women to access important preventive care. Researchers are providing HIV prevention medication (PrEP), birth control options, and STI screening in two salons in Umlazi, South Africa, while c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Common painkiller tested as cancer shield
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether taking a daily aspirin pill can help prevent colorectal cancer in people who are at higher risk because they've had precancerous polyps removed. Researchers are comparing a low-dose aspirin, a regular-dose aspirin, and a placebo (sugar pill) in 180 a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New program aims to shield pregnant people from past eating disorders
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing if a special group program can help prevent eating disorder thoughts and behaviors from coming back during pregnancy and after birth. It's for pregnant people who have had an eating disorder in the past. The program is compared to general health education cl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New program aims to protect pregnant women from HIV in High-Risk region
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing a counseling program called TENDAI4PrEP, designed to help pregnant women in Zimbabwe start and continue taking medication to prevent HIV. The program works with women, their partners, and healthcare providers to solve problems that make it hard to take the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Home delivery vs. clinics: new study tests easier way to get HIV prevention pills
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether delivering HIV prevention medication (PrEP) directly to people in their communities is more effective than requiring them to visit clinics. It involves 2,500 young women and men in South Africa who are at high risk for HIV. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Could your phone help prevent postpartum depression?
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to test if a new mobile app could help prevent depression and anxiety in pregnant women. It planned to enroll women in their second or third trimester to use the app's mental wellness program. The goal was to see if easy-to-access digital tools could reduce the r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Your Child's blood test could be the key to helping you quit smoking
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing if a new approach helps parents who smoke quit. When a child gets a blood test, researchers check it for a toxin from tobacco smoke. Parents are shown their child's result and offered quitting support. The goal is to see if this personal feedback leads more …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Can your mind help heal your hip? new virtual therapy tested
Symptom relief OngoingThis small pilot study is testing whether a new virtual mind-body program is practical and acceptable for people with chronic hip pain. Five adult participants will try a 6-week program of online sessions with a physical therapist, learning relaxation and coping skills alongside …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:04 UTC
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Virtual coaches aim to slash insurance confusion and financial stress for cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if virtual coaching sessions can help adult survivors of childhood cancer better understand their health insurance. The goal is to reduce their worry about medical costs and help them get the care they need. Researchers are comparing live video coaching, pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Shining a light on Parkinson's sleep troubles
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether daily exposure to bright light can help improve sleep quality and reduce daytime sleepiness in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers are enrolling 65 participants who have Parkinson's and poor sleep to measure changes in their sleep patterns a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New program aims to ease the heavy load for parents of medically complex kids
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing ways to better support parents and caregivers who are taking care of a child with a tracheostomy tube at home. Researchers are comparing a standard discharge program to an enhanced version with extra support. They want to see if the enhanced program reduces …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Which prostate cancer radiation causes fewer problems?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two radiation treatments for prostate cancer to see which causes fewer side effects. Men with low or intermediate risk prostate cancer receive either IMRT (using X-rays) or proton beam therapy. Researchers track bowel, urinary, and erectile problems over five …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can virtual groups ease pain and sharpen minds in aging adults?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing two different virtual group programs designed to help older adults who are dealing with both chronic pain and early signs of memory decline. The programs aim to improve physical function, thinking skills, and emotional well-being through guided sessions. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Study withdrawn: seeking better pain control after surgery for those in recovery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to find the best way to manage pain after surgery for people taking buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Researchers planned to compare continuing the full medication dose versus temporarily reducing it around surgery time. The goal was to see which approach be…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Phone app aims to ease the mental burden of blood cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a mobile phone app called THRIVE-M, designed to help people living with multiple myeloma. The app provides mental and emotional support to improve quality of life, reduce distress, and ease fatigue. Researchers are comparing the app's effects to standard car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New approach to Post-Surgery pain for Opioid-Tolerant patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to test whether a micro-dosed combination of buprenorphine and naloxone could better manage post-surgery pain in patients who already regularly take opioid pain medications. The trial planned to compare this approach against standard pain management methods in ad…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New hope for easing debilitating leg symptoms in women with rare nerve disease
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a medication called pramipexole can help women with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) who suffer from restless legs syndrome. The research aims to see if the drug reduces leg discomfort, improves sleep quality, and helps with walking ability. The t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Laser zaps tumors in genetic skin condition
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study is testing whether monthly treatments with a specific type of laser can safely reduce the size and improve the appearance of skin tumors in adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Researchers will give up to six laser treatments and measure changes in the tumors, p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Study aims to free obese patients from breathing machines
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to find the best air pressure setting to help severely obese patients breathe on their own after being on a ventilator. Researchers tested if a personalized pressure level could make breathing easier and help patients get off the ventilator successfully. The tria…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Phone app aims to ease struggle for transplant patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a mobile phone app called 'Horizons' can help people who are living with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. About 120 adult patients will be randomly assigned to either use the app along with their usual care, or t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can a symphony soothe your heart? hospital tests Music's healing power
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether listening to calm, symphonic music for 30 minutes can help patients feel better after heart surgery. Researchers will compare 120 patients who listen to music to those who receive standard care, measuring stress hormones, anxiety, pain, and vital sig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New program aims to ease the emotional strain on NICU parents
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a new support program called 'Resilient Families' for parents whose babies are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The program involves six video sessions with a psychologist to teach coping and communication skills. It aims to reduce parents' emotio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Tourniquet training tested to speed achilles recovery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if a special type of exercise training can help people recover faster after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. The training uses a personalized tourniquet to briefly restrict blood flow to the calf during low-intensity exercises. Researchers will compare th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Can we treat toddler anxiety before it takes root?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a special type of parent-child therapy, delivered remotely, can help reduce anxiety in very young children (ages 2-3) who show high levels of fear or shyness. Researchers are working with 90 families to see if this early intervention is practical and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can yoga match therapy for beating depression? major study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a 12-week online group yoga program works as well as a proven online behavioral therapy for reducing depression symptoms in adults. Over 500 participants with depression were randomly assigned to receive either yoga or therapy sessions, with their sy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Remote care trial aims to ease suffering for transplant survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis small study is testing whether monthly video calls with palliative care specialists are a practical and helpful way to support adults with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). The goal is to help patients better manage their complex symptoms, reduce …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a website help seniors get fit? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether adding an online platform to a standard 8-week exercise program helps older Black adults stay active and improve their health. Researchers are comparing the standard program alone to the program plus the online tool across four community centers or c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Phone app aims to ease burden for cancer caregivers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a mobile app can improve the well-being of people caring for loved ones undergoing bone marrow transplants for cancer. About 120 caregivers will either use the CARE app along with standard support or receive standard support alone. Researchers will m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New hope for intimacy after cancer treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a new support program designed to help adults who have had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer with sexual problems that are causing distress. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either this specialized program or standard educati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Virtual group sessions aim to ease the burden of serious transplant complication
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if a virtual group support program can help adults who developed a serious complication called chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. The program aims to improve their quality of life, help them cope with symptoms, and manage …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Zapping the brain at home to clear COVID fog
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a home-based brain stimulation device can help improve thinking problems like brain fog, poor concentration, and slow processing speed in people with long COVID. Participants use a non-invasive device that delivers a mild electrical current to the sc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New clinic model aims to boost life quality for heart pump patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if a team-based clinic can improve the daily life and physical function of people living with a mechanical heart pump (VAD). It will involve 110 patients and their caregivers, comparing new team care to standard visits. The goal is to see if this approach le…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Can therapy students help solve the mental health crisis?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a common talk therapy, is effective when provided by supervised but unlicensed trainees. It aims to see if this approach can help more people get access to proven mental health treatments for conditions like anxiet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Video chat therapy tested to help teens cope with rare genetic condition
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing two different 8-week online group programs designed to help teenagers with neurofibromatosis (NF1 or NF2) manage stress and symptoms. The programs are delivered via secure video chat and aim to improve emotional well-being, social skills, and physical comfor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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New care model aims to ease suffering for blood cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether adding a specialized palliative care team to standard cancer treatment improves the experience for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The palliative care team focuses on managing pain, fatigue, anxiety, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in lung cancer Patients' data
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to collect medical information and tissue samples from 100 people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (ALK-positive NSCLC). Researchers will analyze this data to find genetic and immune system markers that might predict how patients respond to treatments …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:06 UTC
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Mass general launches major gut health study to unlock mysteries of common digestive disorders
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to create a large registry of people with functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS and chronic constipation. Researchers will collect health information, diet and lifestyle details, and biological samples from 500 adult participants. The goal is to build a r…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:05 UTC
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Swallowable camera seeks Parkinson's clues in the gut
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if a new, swallowable camera can safely take detailed pictures of the esophagus (food pipe) in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to learn if there are specific changes in the gut's nervous system linked to Parkinson's. The images from 20 par…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:05 UTC
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Blood clues for heart failure treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to learn more about acute heart failure by looking at tiny RNA molecules in the blood. Researchers will check if these RNA levels change as patients receive standard fluid-reducing (diuretic) treatment in the hospital. The goal is to see if these RNA patterns can …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:05 UTC
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Pill-Sized camera could replace scopes for tracking esophagus condition
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how Barrett's esophagus changes over time by using a small, swallowable camera capsule instead of repeated traditional scopes. It will follow 100 adults with Barrett's esophagus for three years, imaging their esophagus with the capsule several times.…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Timing is everything: could your therapy hour cure PTSD faster?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether the time of day a person receives therapy affects how well it works for PTSD. 52 participants with PTSD will receive a standard 10-session therapy via video call, but half will have sessions in the morning and half in the late afternoon. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Withdrawn heart study sought to see if new drugs calm artery inflammation
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants. It aimed to understand if PCSK9 inhibitor drugs, which lower cholesterol, also reduce inflammation in the arteries of people with heart disease. Researchers planned to use a special imaging scan to measure inflammation i…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Zapping the ear to calm the brain? study probes depression link
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear affects brain activity and the body's stress response in people with major depression. Researchers will compare active stimulation to a sham (fake) treatment during a brain scan and stress …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Gas test aims to shield vessels in High-Risk heart ops
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis was an add-on study to a larger trial testing whether inhaling nitric oxide gas during and after heart surgery helps protect patients' blood vessels. It aimed to understand how the gas works, specifically looking at patients with existing blood vessel problems who needed ver…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Laser helps antibiotic gel penetrate skin in wound healing study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether using a laser to create tiny openings in the skin helps an antibiotic gel penetrate deeper to improve wound healing. Healthy volunteers receive laser treatment followed by application of the antibiotic gel, with skin biopsies taken to measure how dee…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists build massive heart image library to crack code of artery disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a large database of heart images from 1,000 patients to help future research. The goal is to collect and analyze different types of heart scans to better understand how and why plaque builds up in arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis. This is an obs…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists search for blood clues to predict heart failure events
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand if tiny RNA molecules found in the blood can serve as early warning signs for people with congestive heart failure. Researchers will follow 400 patients receiving standard heart failure treatment to see if changes in these RNA levels are linked to ch…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists zap brains to unlock psychosis memory mystery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how brain networks related to memory work in people experiencing early psychosis. Researchers will use a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS along with MRI scans to measure brain activity and connections. The goal is to gather knowled…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Brain wave study tests if melatonin helps autistic teens sleep better
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether melatonin, a common sleep aid, affects specific brain waves called sleep spindles in teenagers with autism. Researchers are observing 30 participants to see if changes in these brain waves relate to sleep quality and sensory sensitivities. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists probe Dream-Acting Disorder's link to broken body clocks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand if a disrupted internal body clock (circadian rhythm) plays a role in causing REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), a condition where people physically act out their dreams. Researchers will measure sleep patterns, hormone levels, and daytime sleepiness…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Can a nighttime sound boost your Brain's memory power?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how sleep helps memory and if playing quiet, timed sounds during sleep can improve it. It involves 24 epilepsy patients who already have special electrodes implanted for medical monitoring. Researchers will measure brain activity and test memory afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Doctors track bone strength in teens after drastic weight loss
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how two common types of weight-loss surgery affect bone density and strength in teenagers and young adults with severe obesity. Researchers are following 120 participants aged 13-21 for two years, comparing those who have surgery to a similar group w…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Wearable sensors track brain disease from home
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to develop and test a remote monitoring system for people with frontotemporal dementia and related disorders like Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Researchers will enroll 60 participants with PSP and follow them for 12 months using wearable sensors and mobile…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Withdrawn heart surgery study sought clues to reduce complications
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis was an add-on study to a larger trial testing nitric oxide gas in heart surgery patients. It aimed to understand the biological mechanisms—specifically how nitric oxide affects oxidative stress levels in the blood—that might explain why the gas could help reduce post-surgery…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists probe why lasers soothe scar pain
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand why laser treatment helps reduce pain and itch in raised burn scars. Researchers planned to examine tiny skin samples from people undergoing standard laser therapy to see how nerves in the scar tissue change. The goal was to link these physical chan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists map how brain stimulation fights depression
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses brain scans to understand how TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) treatment affects brain connections in people with depression. Researchers will scan participants' brains before and after they receive standard TMS treatment for their depression. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New tool aims to unlock mystery of devastating childhood gut disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new, less invasive biopsy tool called a cryobiopsy probe. Researchers want to see if it works as well as the standard method for collecting small tissue samples from the gut. The long-term goal is to use this tool to better understand a serious childhood g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New camera seeks hidden heart attack danger
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to learn more about a dangerous type of fatty buildup in heart arteries called 'vulnerable plaque,' which is linked to heart attacks. Researchers will use a new, detailed imaging camera during a standard artery-opening procedure to see this plaque and watch for ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New heart scan could predict future heart problems
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a new imaging technique called OCT-NIRAF can help doctors better understand plaque buildup in heart arteries. Researchers will use this special imaging during heart procedures on 40 participants with heart disease, then check for plaque changes one y…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Withdrawn study sought clues to breathing difficulties in severe obesity
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to better understand how severe obesity affects pressures inside the chest during breathing. Researchers planned to compare measurements from two small groups of people: those with severe obesity and those with a normal weight. The goal was to gather basic knowle…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Data collection effort for arm and hand injuries withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to collect information from adults with hand or arm injuries or conditions to better understand these problems and improve future care. It planned to gather data on how these issues affect people's daily activities using a standard questionnaire. The study was wi…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists scramble to unlock genetic secrets of diabetes drug response
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how specific genes influence how the body processes food and responds to metformin, a common diabetes medication. Researchers are enrolling 1,017 adults to eat a special test meal and take a single dose of metformin, then measuring blood sugar and ot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Scientists probe experimental Drug's path into brain tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early study aims to understand if an experimental drug called niraparib reaches brain tumor tissue effectively. It involves 16 adults with recurrent, slow-growing brain tumors (gliomas) who are already scheduled for surgery. Researchers will measure how much of the drug gets…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Can a simple tool end the agony of choosing surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to see if special decision-making tools help patients with common hand conditions feel less stressed and more satisfied when choosing treatments. Researchers will compare 126 patients who use these tools to those who receive standard information. The goal is to un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Scientists test limits: what happens when healthy lungs breathe High-Dose gas?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how a high dose of inhaled nitric oxide gas affects blood chemistry in healthy people. Ten volunteers will breathe the gas for short periods over five days while being closely monitored. The goal is to gather safety data on how the body forms and cle…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for early warning sign of dangerous infections in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find a more precise blood test to predict which patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or multiple myeloma are at highest risk for getting infections. Researchers will analyze blood samples from about 150 adults with these cancers over two years, looking fo…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Capsule camera study maps esophagus changes over time
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to better understand how Barrett's Esophagus changes over a 3-year period. Researchers will follow 500 participants at five US medical centers using a special swallowable capsule with a tiny camera to take images of the esophagus. The goal is to track the size and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists zap the brain to unlock secrets of sleep
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis research aims to understand how electrical stimulation of a deep brain area called the thalamus affects natural sleep patterns. The study involves about 50 patients with epilepsy who already have electrodes implanted in their brains for medical monitoring. By carefully timin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists hunt for Autism's early warning signs in Baby's gut and genes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find early signs that might predict autism in babies who have a sibling with autism. Researchers will follow 600 infants for their first three years of life, collecting samples like stool, blood, and saliva to look for patterns. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Scientists use AI to listen to Parkinson's brain during surgery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to learn more about how the brain works during speech and movement in people with Parkinson's disease who are undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Researchers will record brain activity during the procedure to gather data. The goal is to use this infor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Zapping the brain to understand ADHD
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how different amounts of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique affect attention, memory, and brain activity in adults with ADHD. It involves 104 participants, including both people with ADHD and healthy volunteers. The research is measuring how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Search for best treatments for rare, deadly skin reaction halted
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out which hospital treatments work best for people with severe, life-threatening skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. It planned to compare different medical approaches by tracking how quickly patients healed, how long they stayed in the hospital…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Sniffing out COVID's lasting effects: can a home smell test track recovery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a home smell test kit to see if it can reliably track how people's sense of smell recovers after a COVID-19 infection. Researchers will send smell cards to 1,000 participants, including people who lost their smell from COVID, healthy people, and those with o…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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ER video aims to help seniors plan their final wishes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing if showing a short video about future medical care planning to patients in the emergency room makes a difference. It involves 900 people aged 65+ or those over 50 with a serious illness. The goal is to see if the video helps patients have better conversation…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Could a tonic water ingredient help spot dangerous leaks in ICU patients?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to test if quinine, a safe compound found in tonic water, could be used as a marker to detect leaks around breathing tubes in critically ill patients on ventilators. The goal was to find a better way to spot when fluids from the mouth leak past the tube's seal in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Doctors track recovery years after arm surgery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand the long-term results of surgery for serious arm injuries and joint conditions. Researchers will follow 750 patients who have finished their standard medical care to see how well they recover over time. They will measure arm movement, function, pain …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Scientists test High-Tech camera to spot gut problems
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing new, non-destructive camera technology to take very detailed pictures of gut tissue samples. Researchers will compare these pictures to standard lab results to see if the technology can help identify diseases. The goal is to develop better tools for future d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cause of anemia in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out how common a specific enzyme problem is in people with certain blood cancers and unexplained anemia. Researchers will take one blood sample from about 100 participants who have conditions like myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or other related disorders. …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 06, 2026 15:37 UTC
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Nose tube test aims to sniff out 'Leaky Gut'
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new tool—a thin probe inserted through the nose—to measure the health of the gut lining. Researchers want to see if this device can safely and accurately detect changes in 'gut permeability,' which is linked to conditions like Crohn's disease. The study in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Feb 23, 2026 14:55 UTC