Paid Clinical Trials in Plymouth, MA

As of June 2026, 13 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, with stipends ranging from modest amounts for short outpatient studies to several thousand dollars for long or inpatient protocols.

Plymouth offers studies at sites including Greater Boston Urology for conditions such as Alzheimer Disease, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms, AD, Alzheimer Disease Due to P. Gingivalis. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.

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About research studies in Plymouth

Plymouth has approximately 13 recruiting research studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Massachusetts is a global epicenter of biomedical research, anchored by Harvard-affiliated hospitals (MGH, Brigham and Women's, Dana-Farber), Boston Children's Hospital, and the Kendall Square biotech corridor in Cambridge.

Top Research Study Locations in Plymouth

Researchers run research studies in Plymouth, MA at 10 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.

SiteSpecializes inActive trials
Greater Boston UrologyNon-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms, FGFR Gene Alterations, FGFR Gene Amplification3
Beth Israel Deaconess - PlymouthLumbar Spinal Stenosis1
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-PlymouthExtensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Limited Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Lung Small Cell Carcinoma1
Clinical Trial SiteCerebral Amyloid Angiopathy1
Greater Boston Urology - Plymouth Care CenterLow Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma1
Headlands Eastern MA LLCAmyloid, Cognitive Dysfunction, Lewy Body Disease1
Headlands ResearchAlzheimer Disease1
Headlands Research-EMAAlzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Disease Due to P. Gingivalis1
Office of Donald S. Marks, M.D., P.C.AD, Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Impairment1
Vascular BreakthroughsPeripheral Arterial Disease1

Active & Upcoming Studies in Plymouth (2026)

Recruiting trials in Plymouth grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.

Common conditions studied in Plymouth

  • Alzheimer Disease (3 active studies). Alzheimer's research investigates anti-amyloid antibodies, tau-targeted therapies, and lifestyle interventions aimed at slowing cognitive decline.
  • Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms (2 active studies). Recruiting Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • AD (1 active study). Recruiting AD studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Alzheimer Disease Due to P. Gingivalis (1 active study). Alzheimer's research investigates anti-amyloid antibodies, tau-targeted therapies, and lifestyle interventions aimed at slowing cognitive decline.
  • Amyloid (1 active study). Recruiting Amyloid studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.
  • Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (1 active study). Recruiting Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy studies evaluate investigational treatments, diagnostics, and supportive care approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Leading research sponsors in Plymouth

  • Janssen Research & Development, LLC
  • Tyra Biosciences, Inc
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
  • AstraZeneca
  • Avantec Vascular

Local regulations and guidelines

Clinical trials in Massachusetts are governed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) standards, and federal HIPAA privacy rules. Every study is reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to protect participant safety and ensure informed consent. Massachusetts trials follow additional state privacy requirements enforced under 201 CMR 17.00 and oversight from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Compensation & what to expect

How payment typically works
Compensation is most often provided through reloadable electronic study cards or direct deposit, paid out per completed visit rather than as a lump sum. Amounts vary by the time required, the number of visits, and the study's complexity — overnight stays and inpatient pharmacology studies generally pay more than short outpatient surveys. The exact amount is disclosed in writing during informed consent before any visit.
Healthy volunteers
Healthy participants aged 18 and older can earn compensation by joining vaccine, pharmacology, and biomarker studies in Plymouth. These trials check how a new drug or vaccine behaves in healthy bodies before later-phase testing. Many sites maintain a healthy-volunteer registry so you hear about new opportunities first.
What's included beyond payment
Most trials cover study-related medical care at no cost — physical exams, lab work, imaging, the investigational treatment itself, and follow-up visits with the research team. Insurance is not required to participate. Free check-ups and access to specialists are common reasons participants return for additional studies.
Travel and time
Many sponsors reimburse travel, parking, mileage, and lost wages for visit days. Long-running studies and trials that require frequent visits often raise stipends accordingly. Ask the study coordinator for the visit schedule and reimbursement policy before you commit.
Asking about compensation
Compensation is set per protocol and per site, so figures are not published in trial registries. The fastest way to confirm payment for a specific study is to contact the recruiting site listed on the study record. Coordinators are accustomed to this question and will quote the per-visit and total amounts up front.

How to find a clinical trial in Plymouth

Hipa.ai aggregates every recruiting study in Plymouth from ClinicalTrials.gov and refreshes the list daily. Use the filters above to narrow by condition, facility, age, phase, or healthy-volunteer eligibility, then click any study title to view full details — eligibility criteria, intervention, location, and sponsor contact information. To enroll, reach out to the central study contact listed on the study detail page; the research coordinator will walk you through the screening process.

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Plymouth?

There are approximately 13 recruiting clinical trials in Plymouth, Massachusetts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Plymouth pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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 Plymouth?

The most common conditions under active study in Plymouth include Alzheimer Disease (3), Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms (2), AD (1), Alzheimer Disease Due to P. Gingivalis (1), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Plymouth?

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

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.

Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Plymouth?

Recruiting research sites in Plymouth include Greater Boston Urology, Beth Israel Deaconess - Plymouth, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.

What kinds of studies are recruiting in Plymouth right now?

The largest active categories in Plymouth are Cancer & tumors (3), Neurology & pain (3). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

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