Needham, Massachusetts Clinical Trials
A listing of Needham, Massachusetts clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 1,545 clinical trials
Prophylactic Anti-Seizure Medication vs No Anti-Seizure Medication for Patients With Primary Motor Cortex Brain Metastases
This is a randomized trial for patients with brain metastases in the primary motor cortex who have not had seizures to receive either the prophylactic anti-seizure medication levetiracetam (also known by its trade name Keppra) or proceed with standard of care management, which does not currently include prophylactic levetiracetam. Patients …
Fentanyl Versus Hydromorphone in Patients on Mechanical Ventilation
Patients with respiratory failure who require mechanical ventilation are not only at risk of death, but also of complications of prolonged ICU stay. Patients may have significant functional decline, impact in quality of life, develop psychiatric disorders and at long-term can lead to significant cost to society. Although sedation and …
Investigating the Effects of Social Stress on Brain Imaging
The purpose of this study is to examine whether experiencing a social stressor prior to the collection of neuroimaging measures is associated with differences in brain activation in healthy participants.
Glucose Consumption in MS Using [F-18]FDG-PET
Given the need for better diagnostic imaging techniques in multiple sclerosis (MS), the study aims to investigate the utility of \[F-18\]FDG positron emission tomography (PET) in MS. The study will be assessing glucose consumption patterns in subjects with progressive MS (PMS) and relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), as well as healthy controls. …
Study of Tirzepatide for Recovery and Alcohol Use Management
This is a pilot, 4-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) to receive weekly injections of either tirzepatide (n=10) or matching placebo (n=10). The primary aim is to determine the effects of tirzepatide on cue-reactivity among individuals with AUD. The secondary aim is to assess …
Proof-of-Concept Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Fezolinetant in Improving Vasomotor Symptoms in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if fezolinetant can treat hot flashes (vasomotor symptoms) in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does fezolinetant improve the frequency and severity of hot flashes? Does fezolinetant cause any harm to …
Thopaz for PALs Evaluation
Persistent air leaks (PALs) are a common postoperative complication resulting from tears in the visceral pleura or peripheral lung resections. Although highly prevalent with significant consequences, traditional assessment methods lack the capability to objectively quantify air leaks, which further complicates management, results in inconsistent decision making, and prolongs hospital stays. …
PH 2 Pemigatinib in SDH-deficient GIST
The purpose of this study is to determine how effective the drug pemigatinib is as a treatment option for advanced succinate dehydrogenase (SDH)-deficient gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GIST). This study will also assess the side effects associated with pemigatinib and evaluate its tolerability. The name of the study drug involved in this …
Cognitive Function and Affective Regulation in Meditators
This is a prospective cohort study with 52 meditators and 52 controls. These groups will be contacted at a singular timepoint, during which they will take surveys and cognitive tests, which will be used to assess cognitive and emotional outcomes. The meditator group will be recruited from a pool of …
ERADICATE: A Phase Ib/II Study of Elacestrant Plus Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Patients With CDK4/6 Inhibitor and Endocrine-resistant HR+/HER2-low or HER2-ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer
The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of elacestrant in combination with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in participants with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-low or HER2-ultralow, metastatic breast cancer that is resistant to prior CDK4/6 inhibitor and endocrine therapy. The names of the study drugs involved in …
