Paid Clinical Trials in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 3,445 paid clinical trials enrolling now across cities including Boston, Worcester and Burlington. Search by condition, age, or phase to find compensated research studies accepting participants near you.

Research sites in Massachusetts include Mass General Hospital, Dana-Farber and Brigham and Women's, running studies across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and more. The most actively recruiting conditions are Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Heart Failure, Ovarian Cancer — browse the full list or use the filters to match your diagnosis. Both patients and healthy volunteers may qualify. Most studies offer compensation for time and travel.

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2,953 clinical trials

Common conditions studied in Massachusetts

  • Breast Cancer (68 active studies)
  • Prostate Cancer (42 active studies)
  • Heart Failure (37 active studies)
  • Ovarian Cancer (36 active studies)
  • Obesity (34 active studies)
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (33 active studies)

Leading research sponsors in Massachusetts

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

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Massachusetts?

There are approximately 3,445 recruiting clinical trials in Massachusetts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Massachusetts pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts?

The most common conditions under active study in Massachusetts include Breast Cancer (68), Prostate Cancer (42), Heart Failure (37), Ovarian Cancer (36), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Massachusetts?

Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

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.

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All cities in Massachusetts

Boston, MA(2,882)Worcester, MA(203)Burlington, MA(87)Springfield, MA(74)Waltham, MA(57)Cambridge, MA(49)Belmont, MA(44)Charlestown, MA(41)Foxborough, MA(33)Newton, MA(32)Watertown, MA(27)Brighton, MA(26)Peabody, MA(25)Milford, MA(24)Methuen, MA(23)New Bedford, MA(21)Chestnut Hill, MA(20)Beverly, MA(19)South Weymouth, MA(17)Fall River, MA(15)Gloucester, MA(15)Brookline, MA(12)Stoneham, MA(11)Bedford, MA(10)Plymouth, MA(10)Quincy, MA(10)Lowell, MA(9)Needham, MA(9)Weymouth, MA(9)Danvers, MA(8)North Dartmouth, MA(8)South Dartmouth, MA(8)Lexington, MA(7)Natick, MA(7)Amherst, MA(6)Jamaica Plain, MA(6)Salem, MA(6)Wellesley, MA(6)Winchester, MA(6)Framingham, MA(5)Roslindale, MA(5)Westborough, MA(5)Holyoke, MA(4)Marlborough, MA(4)Somerville, MA(4)Andover, MA(3)Braintree, MA(3)Brockton, MA(3)Fairhaven, MA(3)Hyannis, MA(3)Lawrence, MA(3)Malden, MA(3)North Worcester, MA(3)Pittsfield, MA(3)Shrewsbury, MA(3)Acton, MA(2)Allston, MA(2)Chelsea, MA(2)Hyde Park, MA(2)Medford, MA(2)Newburyport, MA(2)Russells Mills, MA(2)Sommerville, MA(2)West Roxbury, MA(2)West Springfield, MA(2)Woburn, MA(2)Attleboro, MA(1)Ayer, MA(1)Concord, MA(1)Dorchester, MA(1)Dracut, MA(1)East Boston, MA(1)East Weymouth, MA(1)Greenfield, MA(1)Harvard, MA(1)Haverhill, MA(1)Holliston, MA(1)Leeds, MA(1)Leominster, MA(1)Lynn, MA(1)Melrose, MA(1)Milton, MA(1)Multiple Locations, MA(1)Norfolk, MA(1)North Andover, MA(1)North Chelmsford, MA(1)Northampton, MA(1)Norwood, MA(1)Orange, MA(1)Randolph, MA(1)Reading, MA(1)Roxbury, MA(1)Saugus, MA(1)Taunton, MA(1)Uxbridge, MA(1)Wellesley Hills, MA(1)West Boylston, MA(1)Westford, MA(1)Weston, MA(1)Worchester, MA(1)Worester, MA(1)

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Trials by condition in Massachusetts

Breast Cancer· 68Prostate Cancer· 42Heart Failure· 37Ovarian Cancer· 36Obesity· 34Acute Myeloid Leukemia· 33Endometrial Cancer· 32