Clinical trials · Raleigh–Durham, NC
Advanced Cancer clinical trials in Raleigh–Durham
We’re tracking 80 recruiting advanced cancer studies with a site in or near Raleigh–Durham — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Raleigh–Durham
- NCT04665739RecruitingPhase 2
Lutetium Lu-177 for lung carcinoid tumors with somatostatin receptors
This trial tests lutetium Lu 177 dotatate, a targeted radiation treatment, for advanced lung neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors that have a specific marker called somatostatin receptors. It may help shrink tumors by delivering radiation directly to cancer cells that “light up” on a special scan.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07085767RecruitingPhase 3
Palazestrant and ribociclib for first-line advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug (palazestrant) combined with ribociclib for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer that is estrogen receptor-positive and HER2-negative. You may qualify if you haven't had treatment for advanced disease and your cancer has either just been found or came back long after completing hormone therapy.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616584RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cemiplimab plus standard care for advanced lung cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard treatment can help people with advanced lung cancer that has already progressed after both platinum chemo and a prior immunotherapy. It is designed for those who responded to their first immunotherapy for at least 12 weeks before the cancer started growing again.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06655246RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, combined with imatinib for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation. It may help if your GIST has gotten worse while on imatinib.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05098132RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
STK-012 drug for advanced lung cancer and other tumors
This trial tests STK-012 (alone and with other treatments) in people with advanced cancers, especially non-small cell lung cancer. It may help by activating the immune system to recognize and fight the tumor.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06901531RecruitingPhase 3
Study of zolbetuximab with pembrolizumab and chemo for gastric cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (zolbetuximab, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It may be an option if your tumor has certain proteins (CLDN18.2 and PD-L1) and you haven't had chemotherapy for advanced disease.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04389281RecruitingPhase 1
X-ray light-activated therapy for hard-to-treat skin tumors
This early-phase study tests an X-ray–activated medicine that is delivered directly into selected tumors to help control cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. If the injected area can be treated safely, it may shrink or slow the tumor and improve local control.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06004245RecruitingPhase 1
Study of new drug for advanced solid tumors with certain genetic markers
This trial is testing a new oral medication, VVD-133214, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic feature called MSI-high or dMMR. The study will see if the drug is safe and effective when given alone or with other drugs like bevacizumab or pembrolizumab.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06084481RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new intravenous drug called ABBV-400 in people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it can slow or stop tumor growth and to check for side effects.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06096844RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy plus immunotherapy vs. immunotherapy alone for older adults with lung cancer
This study compares getting both chemotherapy and immunotherapy versus immunotherapy alone for older adults with advanced lung cancer. The goal is to see which approach is more effective and tolerable for people aged 70 and older.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 70 years+ - NCT06120283RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BGB-43395 alone or with other drugs for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called BGB-43395 alone or with other treatments for advanced solid tumors, especially breast cancer. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well it works. It may be an option if your cancer has not responded to other treatments.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06119581RecruitingPhase 3
Oloromosib with Immunotherapy as First Treatment for KRAS G12C Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill (olomorasib) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and possibly chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation and has not been treated before.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04729114RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and dose test of PRL-02 shot for advanced prostate cancer
This Phase 1 study tests how safe PRL-02 depot (an injection) is and finds the best dose for men with advanced prostate cancer. It may help determine a new treatment option for cancers that have spread or are getting worse despite standard care.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06555588Recruiting
Supportive talk therapy for advanced cancer symptoms
This study tests a supportive talk therapy program (called Engage) delivered via video calls. It aims to help people with advanced cancer manage tough symptoms like pain, fatigue, and distress and improve daily functioning.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06926868RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of a new drug versus chemotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new investigational drug called izalontamab brengitecan against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who cannot receive immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the new drug works better at shrinking or slowing the cancer.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06179303RecruitingPhase 2
Imaging to predict response to abemaciclib for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests if a special PET scan can predict how well the drug abemaciclib works for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. If you qualify, you would receive abemaciclib and have imaging scans to see if your cancer responds.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT02693535RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drug testing for advanced cancer with tumor gene changes
This trial tests whether FDA-approved targeted drugs can help people with advanced cancer whose tumors have specific gene changes. It aims to match your tumor's unique genetic profile to a drug that may work better for you.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 12 years+ - NCT05107674RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for advanced cancers that have limited options
This Phase 1 study tests NX-1607 in adults with advanced cancers that are hard to treat with standard care. It focuses on safety and early signs of how well the drug may work in specific cancer types.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06881784RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a RAS-targeting pill for lung cancer
This trial tests a new daily pill (daraxonrasib/RMC-6236) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific RAS mutation. It's for those who have already tried 1 or 2 previous treatments, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05245500RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for solid tumors with MTAP gene deletion
This Phase 1 trial studies MRTX1719, a new medicine, in solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene (MTAP deletion). It aims to find the safest dose and check how the drug affects the tumor.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT03454035RecruitingPhase 1
Combination of two study drugs for advanced pancreatic and other solid tumors
This trial tests two drugs, ulixertinib and palbociclib, taken together to see if they can shrink tumors in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, melanoma, or other solid tumors. It may be an option for people who have already tried standard treatments.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT07195734RecruitingPhase 2
Adding chemo or immunotherapy before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy or chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or not gone away after prior treatment.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06413680RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of REGN10597 with or without cemiplimab for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called REGN10597, either alone or with cemiplimab, for people with advanced solid tumors (like melanoma or kidney cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06890338RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin and mirvetuximab for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin) and a targeted drug (mirvetuximab soravtansine) given through a vein. It is for people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has a specific protein called folate receptor alpha (FRα) on at least 75% of tumor cells.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Raleigh–Durham
Institutions with a site for the recruiting advanced cancer studies listed above.
- Duke University Medical Center · 9 studies
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · 3 studies
- University of North Carolina · 3 studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 3 studies
- Durham VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- Clinical Trial Site
- Duke Cancer Institute
- Duke Cancer Network
What taking part in a advanced cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there advanced cancer clinical trials near Raleigh–Durham?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 80 recruiting advanced cancer studies with a site near Raleigh–Durham, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a advanced cancer study near Raleigh–Durham?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Raleigh–Durham to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Raleigh–Durham, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a advanced cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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