Clinical trials: sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Colorectal Adenoma
Pathways, Risk Factors, and mOleculeS to Prevent Early-onset Colorectal Tumors
This research study is an open-label Phase 1 Exploratory/Pilot clinical trial to measure the effects of the incretin mimetic, tirzepatide, on tissue, urine, blood, and microbiome biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer risk…
- Trial name
- PROSPECT (NCT07095517)
- Testing
- Tirzepatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Lung Cancer, Radiation Fibrosis
Evaluation of PET Probe [68Ga]CBP8 in the Detection of Radiation Induced Tissue Injury
The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy of [68Ga]CBP8 to detect collagen deposition in radiation induced tissue injury.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Radiation Fibrosis, Radiation Induced Lung Injury, Pancreas Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04485286
- Testing
- [68Ga]CBP8
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Atrial Fibrillation, COVID-19
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging of Thrombosis
The purpose of the study is to evaluate a new radiotracer called 64Cu-FBP8 for PET-MR imaging of thrombosis. The tracer has the potential of detecting thrombosis anywhere in the body, for instance in the left atrial appendage of…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, COVID-19, Cancer, Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT03830320
- Testing
- [64Cu]FBP8, PET/MR, Blood Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
HIV, Other STIs
Comparative Effectiveness of Individual Versus Group-Level Interventions to Increase PrEP Uptake and Reduce HIV/STI Incidence
The HIV diagnosis rate among African-born Black women is the highest of all Black individuals living in the US. Correct and consistent use of condoms and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are two effective means of…
- Trial name
- NCT06022809
- Testing
- Dada Kwa Dada (individual-level), DADA (group-level)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 149 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Memantine for the Treatment of Social Deficits in Youth With Disorders of Impaired Social Interactions
This study is a 12-week randomized-controlled trial of memantine hydrochloride (Namenda) for the treatment of social impairment in youth with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, and related…
- Conditions
- Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disability
- Trial name
- NCT03553875
- Testing
- Memantine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Migraine
Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Stress Reduction Training for Migraine
This study design has two components: 1) a cross-sectional assessment of brain activity and inflammation in migraine patients compared to healthy controls and 2) an assessment of 8 weeks of a combination therapy approach to…
- Trial name
- NCT03592329
- Testing
- Stress Reduction Training A, active tVNS, Stress Reduction Training B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Breast Cancer, Survivorship
Culturally Aware AET Non-Initiation Intervention
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief, nurse-led intervention to support breast cancer survivors who have delayed initiation of hormonal therapy or who have concerns about starting…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Survivorship, Treatment Compliance, Treatment Adherence
- Trial name
- NCT05465408
- Testing
- Culturally Aware Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy (AET) Non-Initiation Intervention
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Lung Cancer, Lung Carcinoma
Lung Cancer Screening in High-risk Black Individuals
The goal of this research study is to study U.S. Black individuals with a history of smoking to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and performance of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening among this population.
- Trial name
- NCT05898594
- Testing
- Low-dose Computed Tomography
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Outcomes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Interventions Provided by Unlicensed Professionals
To examine the effectiveness and clinical care outcomes of cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
- Conditions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Trichotillomania
- Trial name
- NCT01075672
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obesity
Effects of Different PEEP Levels on Work of Breathing in Morbidly Obese Patients Prior to and After Extubation
The main purpose of this study is to define at the bedside the "Titrated-PEEP" level for obese patients that increases the likelihood of extubation and ventilator liberation.
- Trial name
- NCT02492113
- Testing
- Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), ZEEP
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Postoperative Pain, Anxiety Postoperative
Virtual Reality and Olfactory Stimuli Multimodal Intervention to Reduce Post-Operative Pain and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery
Patients who undergo cardiothoracic surgery often experience pain and anxiety around the time of surgery. Currently, treatments for pain and anxiety around the time of surgery include opioids and benzodiazepines, which can have…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Anxiety Postoperative, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT04912531
- Testing
- Virtual Realty using a Microsoft Hololens, Empatica HR wristband, and EEG, Essence Olfactory Necklace, Bedside Olfaction Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease, Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease
TMS for Cognitive Decline in Aging and Preclinical AD
In this research study we want to learn more about the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on motivation, memory, and brain-network function in cognitively unimpaired older adults and individuals with preclinical…
- Conditions
- Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease, Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy Aging, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT06956300
- Testing
- Active rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Multiple Myeloma
A Study of Denosumab in Multiple Myeloma Patients With Renal Insufficiency
This research study is studying a possible therapy as a possible treatment for the consequences of Multiple Myeloma with renal insufficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT02833610
- Testing
- Denosumab Q4W
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Atezolizumab+Bevacizumab+SBRT in Unresectable HCC
This research study is evaluating the safety and tolerability of the drugs atezolizumab and bevacizumab with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT05096715
- Testing
- Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab, Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Mechanisms and Biomarkers
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of 1-Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over the pre-supplementary motor area as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder.
- Trial name
- TMSOCD (NCT02355002)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Stress, Burnout, Professional
Developing a Resiliency Intervention to Support Healthcare Workers Engaged in the Provision of HIV Care
The purpose of this study is to pilot an adapted resiliency-based mind-body intervention (the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program; the 3RP) for nurses that care for people with HIV (PWH) in the public sector in South Africa…
- Trial name
- Qinisa (NCT06548035)
- Testing
- Adapted Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP)
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Repetitive Negative Thinking, Serious Mental Illness Symptoms
Mindfulness-based Neurofeedback to Reduce Negative Thinking in CHARMS Adolescents
The study will test the hypothesis that mindfulness-based neurofeedback (mbNF) will improve repetitive negative thinking and social and role functioning over sham neurofeedback in adolescents at risk for serious mental illness.
- Trial name
- CHARMS (NCT06901232)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Training, Active mindfulness-based neurofeedback (Active mbNF)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Neoplasms
Esophageal Cancer Multimodal Prehabilitation Study
The goal of this research study is to investigate the feasibility of implementing a prehabilitation program that aims to improve a patient's physical, nutritional, and sleep health before surgery in an older, at-risk group with…
- Trial name
- NCT06027515
- Testing
- Prehabilitation Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Metabolism Disorder
Metabolism Enhancement by Laser Therapy
This is a single-center, open-label pilot study to determine the effect of large area fractional laser treatment (LAFLT) on adults' metabolic profile.
- Trial name
- MELT (NCT06899958)
- Testing
- Fractional Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Smoking Cessation
Effectiveness of an Integrated Treatment to Address Smoking Cessation and Anxiety/ Depression in People Living With HIV
Smokers living with HIV represent a major health disparity population in the United States and the world more generally. Major contributing factors to the maintenance and relapse of smoking among smokers living with HIV include…
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Smoking Cessation, Smoking, Cigarette, Smoking
- Trial name
- NCT03904186
- Testing
- QUIT, Time-Matched Control (TM)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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