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Paid Clinical Trials in New Bedford, MA

Studies commonly pay $75 to $4,500 per completed study

519 clinical trials are currently recruiting participants within 30 miles of New Bedford. Listings below come straight from the official NIH registry, alongside the area's top-rated research centers with real Google reviews.

519studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
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Studies recruiting near New Bedford right now

Top 25 of 519 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

A Study Testing the Combination of Dasatinib or Imatinib to Chemotherapy Treatment With Blinatumomab for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Philadelphia Chromosome Positive (Ph+) or ABL-Class Philadelphia Chromosome-Like (Ph-Like) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Phase 2 Interventional 222 participants sought
Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06124157)

A Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of MEDI0618 Compared to Placebo in Adult Participants With Episodic Migraine

Migraine Phase 2 Interventional 488 participants sought
Velocity Clinical Research, Providence (East Greenwich) — East Greenwich, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06602479)

Medical Management With Endovascular Thrombectomy Versus Medical Management Alone in Patients Presenting Beyond 24 Hours of Last Known Well

Acute Ischemic Stroke N/A Interventional 408 participants sought
Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Amrou Sarraj
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07115940)

Study of Datopotamab Deruxtecan Plus Carboplatin or Cisplatin Versus Gemcitabine Plus Carboplatin or Cisplatin in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 630 participants sought
Research Site — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07129993)

A Study of Vedolizumab in Children With Ulcerative Colitis (UC) or Crohn's Disease (CD)

Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease Phase 3 Interventional 240 participants sought
Hasbro Children's Hospital - PIN — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Takeda
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05442567)

Impact of Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping on Patient Reported Lower Extremity Limb Dysfunction in Stage I Endometrial Cancer

Stage I Uterine Corpus Carcinoma or Carcinosarcoma AJCC v8 Phase 3 Interventional 428 participants sought
Women and Infants Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05646316)

A Study of Cemiplimab Plus Chemotherapy Versus Cemiplimab Plus Chemotherapy Plus Other Cancer Treatments for Adult Patients With Operable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 120 participants sought
Lifespan Cancer Institute — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06465329)

DESTINY-Endometrial01: A Phase III Study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Plus Rilvegostomig or Pembrolizumab as First-Line Treatment of HER2-Expressing (IHC 3+/2+), Mismatch Repair Proficient (pMMR) Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Research Site — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06989112)

Community-Partnered Doula Support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Families

Infant Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Doula Support N/A Interventional 60 participants sought
Women and Infants Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07437131)

Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 10,000 participants sought
Providence Veterans Administration Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03851445)

A Clinical Trial of Combination HIV-Specific Broadly Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies Combined With ART Initiation During Acute HIV Infection to Induce HIV Remission

Acute HIV Infection Phase 2 Interventional 48 participants sought
2951, The Miriam Hospital (TMH) CRS — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05719441)

A Global Study of Volrustomig (MEDI5752) for Participants With Unresected Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Definitive Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy

Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 1,145 participants sought
Research Site — Fairhaven, Massachusetts (3.0 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06129864)

A Study to Assess Anti-Tumor Activity of Intravenously (IV) Infused Carboplatin With Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Folate Receptor Alpha (FRα)Expressing Advanced-Stage Serous Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer.

Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 140 participants sought
Women & Infants Hospital /ID# 274716 — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06890338)

IGNITE: Study of Tirabrutinib vs Rituximab/Temozolomide for Relapsed/Refractory Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL)

Relapsed/Refractory Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Phase 3 Interventional 132 participants sought
Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07104032)

Repurposing Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors for Treatment of AD

Alzheimer Disease, Early Onset, Mild Cognitive Impairment Phase 1 Interventional 35 participants sought
Memory and Aging Program, Butler Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Butler Hospital
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04500847)

RCT of Pain Perception With Fast and Slow Tenaculum Application

Pain, Acute, Pain, Procedural N/A Interventional 150 participants sought
Women and Infants Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05458037)

MYELOMATCH: A Screening Study to Assign People With Myeloid Cancer to a Treatment Study or Standard of Care Treatment Within myeloMATCH (MyeloMATCH Screening Trial)

Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Arising From Previous Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Phase 2 Interventional 2,000 participants sought
Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05564390)

A Phase 1 Study of CTIM-76 in Patients With Recurring Ovarian Cancer and Other Advanced Solid Tumors

Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer, Testicular Cancer Phase 1 Interventional 156 participants sought
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: Context Therapeutics Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06515613)

A Study of the Drug Selinexor With Radiation Therapy in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine (DIPG) Glioma and High-Grade Glioma (HGG)

Malignant Glioma Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 132 participants sought
Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island (26.5 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05099003)
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Studies you may be able to join near New Bedford

These studies are recruiting through partner research networks. We may be paid a referral fee if you complete their screening form — this never changes what you pay (nothing) or the compensation the study offers you.

Research study for alcohol-related liver damage

Enrolling US adults aged 18 to 70 with alcohol-induced liver damage and a history of heavy drinking. Not open to people with a recent stroke, heart attack, dialysis, or who take blood thinners.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Research study for bladder problems after spinal cord injury

This study is enrolling US adults aged 18 to 75 living with chronic involuntary bladder leakage caused by a spinal cord injury, for research including investigational gene therapy approaches. The study team confirms eligibility and any compensation before enrollment.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Top-rated research centers in New Bedford

Dedicated clinical research sites near you — with their real Google ratings, reviews and contact details

Infinity Medical Research Inc

★ 5.0
370 Faunce Corner Rd Unit 2, Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 998-3041

Lucida Clinical Trials

★ 5.0
174 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 720-2015
"Great place, I am participant on clinical trial there and quite glad with Lucida staff."
— Mila Denisenko, 5★

BTC of New Bedford Specializing in Clinical Trials

★ 5.0
222 Field St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 990-9555
"I have participated in several studies here over the years and the staff at BTC have become my friends."
— Meditate ForReal, 5★

New England Center For Clinical Research

★ 4.5
277 Pleasant St, Bld 1, #1, Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 672-7450
"Staff is caring, understanding and on top of everything. Completely straightforward with the patient."
— H R, 4★

Amac Neurology And Sleep Medicine Associates

★ 5.0
237 State Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 925-7403
"Overall satisfied.<br>Good coperative staff."
— omer mustapaha Shaikh, 5★

Genesis Clinical Research

1 Father Devalles Blvd Ste 302, Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-5100

Clinical Trials of New England

1234 Hyde Park Ave #205, Hyde Park, MA 02136

DM Clinical Research-Brookline

★ 4.8
209 Harvard St #502, Brookline, MA 02446
(857) 410-9993
"They have been robo calling me with an AI bot of some kind, plus texts and emails. It's unbelievably irritating."
— Matthew O'Rourke, 1★

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 4.7
1598 S County Trl #204, East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-9350
"I’ve participated in 3 Velocity studies and have always been treated with the utmost respect and care. It’s an honor to play a role in helping to ad…"
— Jill Tobak, 5★

Clinical trials in New Bedford: what's recruiting

The New Bedford area currently has 519 studies open to new participants, according to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry maintained by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Among the studies closest to New Bedford, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology15 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health3 studies
  • Heart & Vascular1 studies
  • Immune & Skin1 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from New Bedford, and links to the official registry page where eligibility criteria and study contacts are published. Compensation is set by each sponsor: industry surveys report typical payments of $75 to $4,500 per completed study, with short observational studies at the low end and multi-visit or overnight Phase 1 studies at the high end.

How to enroll in a paid study in New Bedford

Start with a study whose condition matches your profile — or a healthy-volunteer study if you have no diagnosis. Contact the research site through the registry page, complete a short phone screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, the study team walks you through the informed consent document, which details every procedure, risk and payment before you commit. You can withdraw at any point, and enrollment is always free.

New Bedford participants can also register with the dedicated research centers listed above — many maintain volunteer databases and call when a matching study opens — or sign up for our email alert below to hear when a new study starts recruiting within 30 miles of your ZIP code.

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a study in New Bedford, MA?
Pick a study that matches your profile, contact the research site (or apply through the study links on this page), pass a phone pre-screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, you review and sign the informed consent and the study begins. The process typically takes 1-3 weeks.
Is compensation for clinical trials taxable?
In the U.S., clinical trial compensation is generally considered taxable income, and research sites may issue a 1099 form for payments above $600 in a year. Reimbursements for travel or meals are typically treated differently. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in New Bedford?
Dedicated research centers (listed on this page with their Google ratings) run studies as their core business — often healthy-volunteer and vaccine studies with structured compensation. Hospital and university studies tend to focus on patients with specific conditions. Both types are registered and IRB-supervised.
How often do new paid studies open in New Bedford?
Constantly — trials open and close enrollment every week. This page is refreshed weekly from the NIH registry. Join the email alert to be notified when a new study opens within 30 miles of New Bedford.
Can I be in more than one clinical trial at a time?
Generally no — most studies exclude participants currently enrolled in another trial, and paid Phase 1 studies enforce a washout period (often 30 days or more) between studies. Frequent healthy volunteers in New Bedford typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near New Bedford

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