Clinical trials · Charlotte, NC
Cancer clinical trials in Charlotte
We’re tracking 191 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Charlotte — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Charlotte
- NCT06567704Recruiting
Fatigue from immunotherapy in lung cancer: a patient interview study
This study aims to understand how maintenance immunotherapy affects fatigue in people with non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers will talk with patients to learn about their experiences.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06567743RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new virus therapy for high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests a new virus-based medicine, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, given directly into the bladder for people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It may help prevent the cancer from coming back, especially for those who have not had BCG treatment or whose cancer did not respond to BCG.
Charlotte, 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.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04802759RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing drug combinations for recurrent or advanced ER-positive breast cancer
This early-phase trial tests several combinations of cancer medicines to slow or control ER-positive breast cancer that has returned or progressed. It also checks safety and whether tumor or blood biomarkers can help match the right treatment to the right person.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07100106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GDC-4198 alone or with giredestrant for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment (GDC-4198) alone or with another drug (giredestrant) compared to a standard combination (abemaciclib and giredestrant) for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has progressed after previous treatments.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06607406Recruiting
Timing of radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether starting radiation therapy more than 6 weeks (but within 16 weeks) after surgery is safe and effective for people with certain high-risk head and neck cancers. It could help those who had to delay radiation for recovery or other reasons.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05123482RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an experimental drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, called AZD8205, alone or with other medicines, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05564390RecruitingPhase 2
MyeloMATCH screening to match you to AML or MDS treatment
This study screens people with newly suspected acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to see which treatment approach fits best—either a specific study treatment or standard care. It may help by directing you to the right option and by sharing your blood/bone marrow samples for research.
Charlotte, 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.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06774131RecruitingPhase 3
Study of UGN-104 for low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called UGN-104 for people with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (a type of cancer in the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder). The treatment is given directly into the kidney area to kill cancer cells without surgery.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05145400RecruitingPhase 2
Drug treatment for frail or older newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
This Phase 2 study tests whether “isa-Rd” can safely and effectively treat people who have newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and are frail or much older. It may help those who are at higher risk of side effects from stronger, full-intensity chemotherapy.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04879329RecruitingPhase 2
Study for HER2-positive bladder cancer after limited treatment
This Phase 2 trial tests disitamab vedotin alone or with pembrolizumab for urothelial (bladder/urinary tract) cancer that has HER2-positive tumors. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes, including for people who have had limited prior treatment or specific prior drug exposures.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04840602RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus rituximab versus standard Waldenstrom treatment
This trial tests whether adding venetoclax to rituximab works better than standard treatment options for Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM). It’s for adults whose WM needs treatment and who meet specific blood, organ, infection, and medication safety requirements.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06906562RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib for advanced pancreatic cancer with FGFR changes
This trial tests a targeted pill, pemigatinib, for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific FGFR gene change. The study is done entirely through telemedicine, so you can participate from home if eligible.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06544798Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term follow-up of gene therapy for dry mouth
This study follows patients who previously received gene therapy for dry mouth caused by radiation. It aims to track long-term safety and any lasting benefits.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06672146RecruitingPhase 2
New treatments for AML with an IDH2 mutation
This trial tests new treatments for people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a change in the IDH2 gene. It aims to find a better option for those who cannot have standard high-dose chemotherapy.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06592924RecruitingPhase 3
Adding chemo to hormone therapy for prostate cancer with slow PSA drop
This trial tests if adding docetaxel chemotherapy helps men whose PSA hasn't dropped enough after at least 6 months of standard hormone therapy (ADT) plus an ARPI pill (like abiraterone or enzalutamide) for metastatic prostate cancer that still responds to hormones.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05675410RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two-drug treatment versus standard for Hodgkin lymphoma
This Phase 3 study compares today’s standard treatment for classic Hodgkin lymphoma with a new combination using brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safe for newly diagnosed patients with early-stage disease.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 5–60 - NCT06564038RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD0486 alone or with other drugs for B-cell cancers
This trial tests a new drug called AZD0486, alone or with other medicines, for people with certain types of B-cell cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see how safe and effective it is.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06634381Recruiting
Fatigue in cancer survivors: A study to learn more
This study asks cancer survivors about their fatigue (tiredness, weakness, or exhaustion) to better understand it. It involves filling out questionnaires and maybe an interview. Your participation helps doctors learn how to support survivors like you.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07164443RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Pasritamig with or without JNJ-87189401 for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a new combination therapy for advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if the combination is more effective than placebo in slowing the cancer's growth.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07169851RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for chemo nausea and vomiting
This trial tests a medication called LY3537021 to see if it can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain types of chemotherapy (AC or cisplatin) in people who have not had chemo before. It focuses on patients who are otherwise in fairly good health.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07195695RecruitingPhase 3
Zongertinib after surgery for HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill, zongertinib, against standard of care for people with early-stage (II–IIIB) non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation in the tyrosine kinase domain. The goal is to see if zongertinib can prevent the cancer from coming back after complete surgical removal.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07173751RecruitingPhase 3
Pumitamig for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a new drug called pumitamig for people with a type of breast cancer that is triple-negative or has very low hormone receptors and has come back or spread. It aims to see if pumitamig works better than standard treatment and how safe it is for people who cannot get PD(L)-1 immunotherapy with chemo.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Charlotte
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Levine Cancer Institute · 10 studies
- Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute · 5 studies
- Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- Atrium Health Union · 2 studies
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center · 2 studies
- Oncology Specialists of Charlotte · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Atrium Health
What taking part in a 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting cancer studies in North Carolina.
Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Charlotte?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 191 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Charlotte, 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 cancer study near Charlotte?
- 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 Charlotte to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Charlotte, 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 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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