Newton, Massachusetts Clinical Trials
A listing of Newton, Massachusetts clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 2,400 clinical trials
Hematopoietic Stem Cell BCL11A Enhancer Gene Editing for Severe β-Hemoglobinopathies
A promising approach for the treatment of genetic diseases is called gene therapy. Gene therapy is a relatively new field of medicine that uses genetic material (mostly DNA) from the patient to treat his or her own disease. In gene therapy, the investigators introduce new genetic material in order to …
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 …
A Novel Wrist Wearable Sensor System to Promote Hemiparetic Upper Extremity Use in Subacute Stroke Survivors
The proposed study is a two-arm randomized clinical trial designed to assess the effects of the StrokeWear system on clinical outcomes over a period of 6-months in subacute stroke survivors. The Intervention group will use StrokeWear system in combination to a motor and behavioral home intervention whereas the Control group …
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. …
Oral Surgery Virtual Reality Glasses Study
The goal of this randomized trial is to investigate if using virtual reality (VR) glasses for patients who require non-emergent oral surgery procedures under intravenous (IV) sedation improves their overall experience compared to using standard of care safety glasses. This study has two primary objectives. To evaluate if VR glasses …
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 …
Tocilizumab Discontinuation Versus Dose Reduction for Patients With Well-Controlled Giant Cell Arteritis
This is a multi-center, randomized, open label study that will assess the efficacy and safety of ACTEMRA(R) or one of its FDA-approved biosimilars Tocilizumab (TCZ) maintenance versus withdrawal in Giant cell arteritis (GCA) patients who are in remission after at least 12 months of high dose TCZ treatment. Eligible participants …
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 …
