Oncology Clinical Trials in Boston, MA

As of September 2026, 613 paid clinical trials are recruiting for Oncology in Boston, Massachusetts. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, and many studies also include study-related medical care at no cost.

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Top Research Study Locations in Boston

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.

SiteSpecializes inActive trials
Massachusetts General HospitalBreast Cancer, Advanced Solid Tumor, Heart Failure693
Brigham and Women's HospitalObesity, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer352
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBreast Cancer, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma346
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterMultiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia263
Boston Children's HospitalCongenital Heart Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Disease258
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBreast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer218
Tufts Medical CenterHeart Failure, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome113
Boston Medical CenterAmblyopia, Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v895
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBreast Cancer, Coping Skills, B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia51
VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MAChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Prostate Cancer30
Brigham & Women's HospitalAttention, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Critical Illness25
Boston UniversityObsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Adolescent Behavior Problem, Alzheimer Disease24
Joslin Diabetes CenterType 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), T1D22
Mass General BrighamHeart Failure, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Advanced Solid Tumors22
Northeastern UniversityCognitive Change, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Healthy22
Massachusetts Eye and EarCone Rod Dystrophy, Glaucoma, Juvenile Macular Degeneration17
Ophthalmic Consultants of BostonNeovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration, Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation, Age-Related Macular Degeneration13
Adams Clinical BostonDepressive Disorder, Major, Major Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder12
Brigham and Womens HospitalAdvanced Prostate Cancer, Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Alzheimers Disease12
Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryLaryngeal Dystonia, Stargardt Disease, Age-related Macular Degeneration12
Clinical Trial SiteTransthyretin Amyloidosis With Cardiomyopathy, Acid Cholesteryl Ester Hydrolase Deficiency, Type 2, Acid Lipase Deficiency11
Boston Childrens HospitalCSTB-related Disease, Crohn's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis11
Mass General HospitalBiliary Tract Cancer (BTC), PDAC - Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, AML11
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)Prostate Cancer, Advanced Melanoma, Endometrial Cancer9
Brigham and Women's Faulkner HospitalMultimodal Analgesia, Opioid Consumption, Postoperative, Adverse Event8

Active & Upcoming Studies in Boston (2026)

Recruiting trials in Boston grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.

Cancer & tumors (879 active studies)

Neurology & pain (218 active studies)

Cardiovascular (187 active studies)

Diabetes & metabolic (97 active studies)

Mental health & behavior (90 active studies)

Pediatric (63 active studies)

HIV / STI (33 active studies)

Eye & vision (32 active studies)

Vaccines (15 active studies)

Common conditions studied in Boston

Leading research sponsors in Boston

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Boston?

There are approximately 2,894 recruiting clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Boston pay participants?

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.

Who can participate in a clinical trial in Boston?

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.

What conditions are most commonly studied in Boston?

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.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Boston?

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.

How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Boston?

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.

Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Boston?

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.

What kinds of studies are recruiting in Boston right now?

The largest active categories in Boston are Cancer & tumors (879), Neurology & pain (218), Cardiovascular (187). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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Trials by condition in Boston

Breast Cancer· 64Prostate Cancer· 41Ovarian Cancer· 36Heart Failure· 34Acute Myeloid Leukemia· 32Colorectal Cancer· 32Endometrial Cancer· 31

Conditions in Oncology (Boston, MA)

Solid tumor· 110Breast cancer· 79Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)· 65Prostate cancer· 45Cancer (any)· 43Colorectal cancer· 42Ovarian cancer· 38Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)· 35Non-Hodgkin lymphoma· 33Pancreatic cancer· 32Metastatic breast cancer· 31Endometrial cancer· 31Multiple myeloma· 30Lung cancer· 28Esophageal cancer· 25Head and neck cancer· 25Gastric cancer· 22Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)· 21Leukemia (other)· 19Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)· 19Triple-negative breast cancer· 17Glioblastoma· 17Hematologic malignancy· 16Bladder cancer· 15Glioma· 14Kidney cancer· 13Metastatic prostate cancer· 12Follicular lymphoma· 11Small lymphocytic lymphoma· 11Melanoma· 11Neuroblastoma· 11Small cell lung cancer· 10Biliary tract cancer· 10Myelofibrosis· 10Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)· 10Sarcoma· 10HER2-negative breast cancer· 9Cervical cancer· 9Fallopian tube cancer· 9Brain cancer· 9Skin cancer· 9HER2-positive breast cancer· 8Liver cancer· 8Mantle cell lymphoma· 8Rectal cancer· 7Myeloproliferative neoplasm· 7Thyroid cancer· 7Pediatric cancer· 7Gastroesophageal junction cancer· 6Acute lymphoblastic leukemia· 6Hodgkin lymphoma· 6Osteosarcoma· 6Mesothelioma· 6Colon cancer· 5Gastrointestinal cancer· 5Brain metastases· 5Marginal zone lymphoma· 5Ewing sarcoma· 5Metastatic colorectal cancer· 4Rhabdomyosarcoma· 4Uterine cancer· 3Gynecologic cancer· 3Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia· 3Burkitt lymphoma· 2Soft tissue sarcoma· 1