As of September 2026, 139 paid clinical trials are recruiting for Blood cancer in Boston, Massachusetts. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, and many studies also include study-related medical care at no cost.
Recruiting trial data synced daily from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last sync: .
Posted to ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 60 days — these studies are just starting to recruit.
Researchers run research studies in Boston, MA at 25 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.
| Site | Specializes in | Active trials |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Breast Cancer, Advanced Solid Tumor, Heart Failure | 693 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Obesity, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer | 350 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Breast Cancer, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma | 346 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia | 263 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Congenital Heart Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Disease | 258 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer | 217 |
| Tufts Medical Center | Heart Failure, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | 113 |
| Boston Medical Center | Amblyopia, Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 | 95 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center | Breast Cancer, Coping Skills, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | 51 |
| VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Prostate Cancer | 30 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Attention, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Critical Illness | 25 |
| Boston University | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Adolescent Behavior Problem, Alzheimer Disease | 24 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), T1D | 22 |
| Mass General Brigham | Heart Failure, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Advanced Solid Tumors | 22 |
| Northeastern University | Cognitive Change, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Healthy | 22 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear | Cone Rod Dystrophy, Glaucoma, Juvenile Macular Degeneration | 17 |
| Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston | Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration, Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation, Age-Related Macular Degeneration | 13 |
| Adams Clinical Boston | Depressive Disorder, Major, Major Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder | 12 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | Advanced Prostate Cancer, Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Alzheimers Disease | 12 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Laryngeal Dystonia, Stargardt Disease, Age-related Macular Degeneration | 12 |
| Clinical Trial Site | Transthyretin Amyloidosis With Cardiomyopathy, Acid Cholesteryl Ester Hydrolase Deficiency, Type 2, Acid Lipase Deficiency | 11 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | CSTB-related Disease, Crohn's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis | 11 |
| Mass General Hospital | Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC), PDAC - Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, AML | 11 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) | Prostate Cancer, Advanced Melanoma, Endometrial Cancer | 11 |
| Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital | Multimodal Analgesia, Opioid Consumption, Postoperative, Adverse Event | 8 |
Recruiting trials in Boston grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 2,891 recruiting clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Boston compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
The most common conditions under active study in Boston include Breast Cancer (64), Prostate Cancer (41), Ovarian Cancer (36), Heart Failure (34), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Boston on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.
Recruiting research sites in Boston include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
The largest active categories in Boston are Cancer & tumors (877), Neurology & pain (218), Cardiovascular (188). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.