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Clinical trials and research at Mgh Institute of Health Professions

• 9Clinical trials
• 22NIH research projects
• 1New in 30 days
• 1Country

Newest trials

All recruiting trials (9)

• Paired VNS: How the Brain and Pupils Respond in Stroke Patients

  This study tests real-time physiologic responses to paired VNS in adults with chronic motor impairment after ischemic stroke to help tailor dosing.

  Recruiting MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT07922200

• Fall risk prevention after stroke in inpatient rehab

  This study tests a targeted in-hospital fall-prevention program to see if it reduces falls after discharge for stroke patients who are at high fall risk.

  Recruiting MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT07349030

• Teaching inner speech to help children with developmental language disorder

  This project tests whether modeling self-directed 'inner speech' helps children with developmental language disorder improve their ability to switch between tasks and control behavior.

  Recruiting MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT06880731

• Support for returning to work after stem cell transplantation

  This study is testing a program to help people who have had stem cell transplants get back to work and deal with any challenges they face in doing so.

  Recruiting MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT06494423

• Combining dalfampridine with physical therapy to improve walking in multiple sclerosis

  This study is testing if taking dalfampridine along with physical therapy can help people with multiple sclerosis walk better than just using physical therapy alone.

  Recruiting Phase 3 MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT06136728

• Group exercise program for women after breast cancer treatment

  This study is testing a group exercise program for women who have finished breast cancer treatment to see if it helps them stay active and feel better.

  Recruiting MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT06052488

• Improving feedback learning for children with language disorders

  This study is testing different ways of giving feedback to see if it can help children with language disorders learn better.

  Recruiting MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT05678634

• Neuromodulation effects on laryngeal dystonia

  This study is testing if a brain stimulation treatment can help people with laryngeal dystonia improve their voice and overall quality of life.

  Recruiting MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT05095740

• Speech treatment for minimally verbal children with autism and speech disorders

  This study is testing if a special speech treatment can help minimally verbal children with autism speak more clearly by using fun activities and targeted practice.

  Recruiting MGH Institute of Health Professions · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT05066178

NIH-funded research (22)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Fall risk clues after stroke to help prevent future falls

  Researchers are testing a quick fall-risk tool for people recently discharged after stroke to better predict and prevent falls.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11367564

• Microvascular brain health and speech in people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease

  This study will look at how tiny blood vessels in the brain relate to speech and thinking changes in adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11360881

• Social connectedness in ALS patients and how speech impairments affect it

  A large study with ALS patients will track how speech and mobility difficulties influence social connections using smartphones over six months.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11351009

• How ADHD and thinking skills affect reading in children with dyslexia

  The team will follow 8–10 year-old children with dyslexia (with and without ADHD) and typical readers over three years to link thinking skills, brain measures, and reading progress.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11325068

• Teaching self-talk to help thinking and attention in children with developmental language disorder

  This project teaches school-aged children with developmental language disorder to use self-directed speech to improve switching between tasks and control attention.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11312731

• Improving feedback to help children with developmental language disorder

  This project tries changing when and how feedback is given to help young children with developmental language disorder learn language skills more effectively.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11259576

• Understanding Social Connections for People with ALS

  This project looks at how speech and movement challenges affect social connections for people with ALS, aiming to find ways to help them stay connected.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11170577

• Global conferences on hearing health improvement

  This study is all about bringing together hearing health experts from around the world to share ideas and solutions for better ear and hearing care, especially in places that need it most, with conferences happening in Boston in 2025 and Agra, India in 2026.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11168185

• Improving executive function in children with language disorders through verbal training

  This study is looking at how teaching kids with developmental language disorder to use words and language can help them think better and manage their behavior, making it easier for them to succeed in school and everyday life.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11121115

• How ADHD and executive functions affect reading difficulties in children with dyslexia

  This study is looking at how ADHD and challenges with thinking skills affect reading in kids with dyslexia, comparing those who only have dyslexia to those who have both conditions, to help find better ways to support their reading skills as they grow.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11064852

• Improving decision-making for swallowing difficulties in ALS patients

  This study is all about helping people with ALS who have trouble swallowing by creating a helpful tool that guides them and their caregivers in making informed choices about feeding tubes, so they can feel more confident and satisfied with their decisions.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11063965

• Understanding and treating speech difficulties in minimally verbal children with autism

  This study is looking at how some children with autism who have trouble speaking, especially those with a condition called Childhood Apraxia of Speech, move their mouths when they try to talk, so we can find better ways to help them communicate more easily.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11033372

• Investigating how brain stimulation affects voice function in laryngeal dystonia

  This study is looking at how a special brain technique can help people with laryngeal dystonia, a condition that makes it hard to speak due to muscle spasms, by improving their voice production and finding better treatments.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11015800

• Improving feedback learning for children with language disorders

  This study is looking at how different kinds of feedback can help kids with developmental language disorder learn to communicate better, by figuring out what works best for each child's unique way of learning.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11009936

• Improving reading comprehension in young children through targeted language interventions

  This study is testing a special reading program called Let's Know! to help first graders who struggle with language skills, making it easier for them to understand what they read.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-11000775

• Understanding social connections in ALS patients

  This study is looking at how ALS impacts people's ability to stay connected with others, especially when it comes to talking and moving around, and it aims to find ways to help improve social interactions for ALS patients over six months using their smartphones.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-10980441

• Using speech patterns to find early signs of Alzheimer's disease

  This study is looking at how changes in speech can help spot early signs of Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment, making it easier for older adults to get the help they need sooner.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-10891497

• Understanding how children read using only one side of their brain

  This study is looking at how kids who have had surgery to remove one side of their brain learn to read using the other side, and it aims to find out what makes their brains work differently compared to kids who don’t have this experience, all to help improve teaching methods for children with reading challenges.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-10870249

• Understanding how children with language disorders learn

  This study is looking at how children with developmental language disorder (DLD) learn to speak and aims to find better ways to help them improve their language skills.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-10867443

• Understanding and treating speech difficulties in minimally verbal children with autism

  This study is looking at how Childhood Apraxia of Speech affects the way minimally verbal children with autism communicate, and it aims to find ways to help them speak more clearly and confidently.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-10745931

• How word learning can predict dyslexia in children with language impairment

  This study looks at how kids with language challenges learn new words and how that might help us spot early signs of dyslexia, so we can find better ways to support them as they learn to read.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-10417121

• Identifying physical function indicators to predict health outcomes in older adults with multiple health issues

  This study is looking at how walking speed and hand strength can help predict hospital visits, nursing home stays, and life expectancy for older adults with multiple health issues, so we can better understand their needs and improve their care.

  NIH research Mgh Institute of Health Professions · Charlestown, UNITED STATES · NIH-10359920

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Mgh Institute of Health Professions are recruiting right now?

9, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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