Clinical trials · North Carolina
Breast cancer clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 124 recruiting breast cancer studies with a site in North Carolina — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT01042379RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive drug trial for newly diagnosed breast cancer
This study tests personalized, changing treatment plans (given before surgery) to find better options for your specific breast tumor. You may be asked for extra breast-tissue testing to help match you with the most suitable study drug(s).
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT02945579Recruiting
Testing skipping breast surgery or radiation for top responders
This trial studies whether some people with early-stage breast cancer who respond extremely well to hormone/chemo/targeted treatment can safely skip breast surgery and/or radiation. It aims to reduce side effects without increasing cancer risk in carefully selected patients.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 30 years+ - NCT07474090Recruiting
Personalized Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Survivors
This study tests whether a personalized exercise program during chemotherapy helps breast cancer survivors recover better and feel stronger. You'll use a smartphone app to do guided workouts at home while getting support from exercise coaches.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–85 - NCT05501704RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone-blocking therapy for male breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests an oral treatment (called “ET”) to treat hormone-receptor–positive, HER2-negative invasive breast cancer in men. It may help shrink or control cancer without using standard cancer treatments first.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05827081RecruitingPhase 3
Ribociclib plus endocrine therapy for early breast cancer
This trial studies whether adding ribociclib to standard hormone (endocrine) therapy lowers the risk of breast cancer coming back in early-stage, hormone-receptor–positive cancer. It mainly looks at safety and how well the treatment controls cancer after surgery and (sometimes) prior hormone treatment.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–100 - NCT03424005RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing new drug combinations for advanced breast cancer
This study tests how well and how safely different combinations of cancer drugs work for people with metastatic or inoperable locally advanced breast cancer. It may help by finding a better treatment option and collecting information to guide future care.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06658912Recruiting
Weight loss program for breast cancer survivors
This study tests a weight loss program designed specifically for women who have finished breast cancer treatment. It aims to help improve overall health after cancer.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 21–90 - NCT05894239RecruitingPhase 3
Tested targeted drug for HER2-positive breast cancer with PIK3CA changes
This Phase 3 study tests inavolisib plus Phesgo versus placebo plus Phesgo in people whose breast cancer has both HER2-positive and PIK3CA-mutated tumor markers. The goal is to see if adding inavolisib improves how well the treatment controls the cancer and how safe it is.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06401421Recruiting
Blood test for tumor DNA after breast cancer chemo
This study tests a new blood test to see if it can find tiny bits of tumor DNA after chemotherapy. If you have a larger or higher-risk breast cancer and are getting chemotherapy before surgery, you may join. The test could help doctors know if your cancer is gone or if more treatment is needed.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06610539Recruiting
Magnetic tracer for sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer
This study tests a magnetic tracer call Magtrace to help find and remove the first lymph node (sentinel node) during breast cancer surgery. The goal is to see if it works well for people having breast-conserving surgery.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06795529Recruiting
Palliative care support for metastatic breast cancer
This study tests a palliative care program designed to improve quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer. It may help you better manage symptoms and coordinate care with your oncology team.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06896162Recruiting
Genetic test to guide first or second treatment for advanced cancer
This study looks at whether using a detailed genetic test of your tumor can help pick the best first or second treatment for advanced lung, colon, breast, or bladder cancer. The goal is to see if this personalized approach helps people live longer.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT01000883Recruiting
Biopsy study linking breast cancer tissue markers to treatment response
This study looks at breast cancer samples taken by biopsy to see how tissue “molecular markers” relate to how you respond to therapy and how the cancer behaves. It may help researchers better match future treatments to the biology of your tumor.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT03769415Recruiting
Using tumor gene data to improve treatment in metastatic breast cancer
This trial studies your tumor’s gene activity and breast cancer subtype to help guide treatment choices. It mainly looks at whether analyzing “RNA expression” and tumor subtype can improve how therapy is optimized during metastatic breast cancer care.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT04468061RecruitingPhase 2
Study chemo drug plus immunotherapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests sacituzumab govitecan (an antibody-drug medicine) with or without pembrolizumab (an immune-system therapy) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help by shrinking tumors and improving immune control, especially for patients with specific tumor marker results.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06551116Recruiting
Better HER2 testing for HER2-low breast cancer on Enhertu
This study looks at using a more detailed lab test to measure HER2 levels in people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer who are starting or have just started treatment with Enhertu. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors better understand who might benefit from Enhertu.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04893109RecruitingPhase 2
Study compares two HER2 breast cancer treatments after surgery
This Phase 2 study tests two different medicines given after breast surgery to reduce the risk of cancer coming back. It is only for people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer with limited or no lymph node spread.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05625659Recruiting
Breast cancer screening for dense breasts using new X-ray scans
This trial compares two imaging tests—CESM (a contrast-enhanced mammogram) and DBT (3D mammography)—to see which works best for women with dense breast tissue. It may help improve how early breast changes are found in dense breasts.
Greenville, North CarolinaAges 45–74 - NCT04852887RecruitingPhase 3
Testing shorter breast radiation after low-risk hormone breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies whether “less intense” radiation can work as well as standard radiation for certain early-stage hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancers that have a low Oncotype DX score. It may help reduce treatment burden while keeping cancer control strong.
Concord, North CarolinaAges 50–70 - NCT06778863RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CLSP-1025 for adults with certain solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called CLSP-1025 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the p53 gene (R175H). The drug targets this change to help fight the cancer.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07426952Recruiting
Weight management support for breast cancer survivors
This study tests a weight management program for breast cancer survivors who live in rural areas. The program aims to help you manage weight and improve symptoms.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07069595RecruitingPhase 2
Blood test for breast cancer survivors at risk of recurrence
This trial uses a simple blood test to look for leftover cancer DNA in people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have disease after chemotherapy and surgery. It aims to catch any early signs of the cancer coming back.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06435429RecruitingPhase 3
Zanidatamab vs trastuzumab for HER2+ breast cancer
This study compares a new drug called zanidatamab against trastuzumab (Herceptin), both given with a chemotherapy of your doctor's choice. It is for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread and who have already tried T-DXd treatment.
Morrisville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07136428RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Asciminib for HER2+ breast cancer that has spread to the brain
This trial tests the drug asciminib for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain and is growing. It may be an option if you have already tried standard treatments like T-DXd and tucatinib.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
Breast cancer trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting breast cancer studies listed above.
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · 6 studies
- Duke Cancer Institute · 3 studies
- Duke University · 3 studies
- Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- Duke University Medical Center · 2 studies
- Levine Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 2 studies
What taking part in a breast 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.
Breast cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there breast cancer clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 124 recruiting breast cancer studies with a site in North Carolina, 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 breast cancer study in North Carolina?
- 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 North Carolina to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in North Carolina, 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 breast 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.
Not the right time?
New breast cancer studies open in North Carolina regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.