Clinical trials · Charlotte, NC
Cancer clinical trials in Charlotte
We’re tracking 185 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Charlotte — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Charlotte
- NCT07119489Recruiting
Group therapy to help cancer patients quit smoking
This trial tests a new type of group therapy (based on dialectical behavior therapy) to help cancer patients quit smoking. It is designed for patients who currently smoke and want to learn coping skills to stop.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07309445Recruiting
Real-world use of TAR-200 for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
This study looks at how patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer are using TAR-200 in everyday medical care. It aims to understand treatment patterns and outcomes outside of a clinical trial.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07214779RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs chemo for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This study tests a new drug (INCB123667) given as a pill, compared to standard chemotherapy, for people whose ovarian cancer has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments and whose tumor has high levels of a protein called Cyclin E1. The goal is to see if the new drug works better than standard chemo for this specific type of cancer.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05172245RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug added to chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether adding a new targeted drug called ipatasertib to standard chemoradiation can improve treatment for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. Ipatasertib may help block a protein that helps cancer grow, possibly making the standard therapy more effective.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07196241Recruiting
Care needs survey for young adults with cancer
This is a survey study to understand the needs of young adults (ages 15-39 at diagnosis) who have had cancer treatment. Your answers will help improve care for others like you.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 15 years+ - NCT07227402RecruitingPhase 3
Study of belzutifan and zanzalintinib for recurrent kidney cancer
This trial tests two new drugs, belzutifan and zanzalintinib, for people with advanced kidney cancer that returned after or within 2 years of finishing an immunotherapy treatment after surgery. You cannot have received any other cancer treatments besides that immunotherapy.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07214532Recruiting
Using a blood test to guide breast cancer therapy
This study tests whether a blood test can help decide when to start additional hormone-blocking therapy for early-stage breast cancer. It aims to see if starting therapy only when the test detects cancer DNA is as effective as giving it to everyone.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05633654RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug combo versus standard care for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a cancer antibody-drug combination plus pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) versus standard treatment. It’s for people with triple-negative breast cancer that still has invasive disease in the breast or lymph nodes after surgery and chemotherapy before surgery.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06765109RecruitingPhase 3
Testing neladalkib for untreated ALK-positive lung cancer
This study tests a new pill called neladalkib to see if it works better than the current standard treatment (alectinib) for people with ALK-positive lung cancer who have not yet received any cancer therapy for advanced disease. It may be a good option if you have ALK-positive NSCLC and have not been treated before.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07218380RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Vepugratinib for advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called Vepugratinib for people with advanced urinary tract cancer that has a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. It may be an option if you haven't had other treatments for advanced cancer and are looking for a new approach.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06312176RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drugs for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two new drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab) against standard treatments for a type of advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative. It's for people whose cancer has worsened despite hormone therapy with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
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+ - NCT07317505RecruitingPhase 1
Study of JMT108 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This trial tests a new drug called JMT108 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and how it affects the body.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07218003Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Study of RNDO-564 alone or with pembrolizumab for bladder cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug, RNDO-564, either by itself or combined with another drug (pembrolizumab), for people with advanced bladder cancer or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06040541RecruitingPhase 1
Study of RMC-9805 for KRAS G12D solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental pill (RMC-9805) for people with solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. It's for those who have already tried other treatments and need new options.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06999187RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DR-0202 for advanced solid tumors after multiple treatments
This trial tests a new drug, DR-0202, for people with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06014658RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MBRC-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, MBRC-101, that targets a protein called EphA5 found on some cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to other treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07263594RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of DB-1324 for advanced stomach or bowel cancers
This trial tests a new drug called DB-1324 for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It targets a protein called CDH17 on cancer cells to slow or shrink the tumor.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04977453RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug GI-101 alone or with immune or blood-pressure meds
This early-phase study tests GI-101 in people with advanced solid cancers. It may be given alone or combined with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib to see how safe it is and whether it can shrink tumors.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07030257RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CP-383 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called CP-383 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth, especially for certain cancers with genetic changes.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04777994RecruitingPhase 1
Drug ABBV-CLS-484 for advanced cancers that lack options
This Phase 1 trial tests ABBV-CLS-484 in people with advanced or metastatic tumors when standard treatments have not worked or aren’t available. Because it’s an early study, the main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the cancer responds in different cancer types.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06751329RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of DM002 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called DM002 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets two proteins (MUC1 and HER3) found on some cancer cells, and may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06993844RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ETX-636 for advanced solid tumors with PIK3CA mutation
This trial tests an experimental drug called ETX-636 in people whose cancer has a specific gene change (PIK3CA mutation) and has not responded to at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04900818RecruitingPhase 1
Givastomig for advanced solid cancers, including gastric and pancreas
This Phase 1 trial tests how safe and effective givastomig (TJ033721) is for advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It may help people whose cancer has grown despite standard treatment, or—if in the combination parts—specific cancers that meet certain lab test and tumor-marker requirements.
Huntersville, 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.
- Carolina BioOncology Institute · 10 studies
- Levine Cancer Institute · 6 studies
- Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute · 3 studies
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center · 2 studies
- Atrium Health Cabarrus
- Carolina Oncology Specialists
- Dren Investigational Site
- Novant Health Cancer Institute - Elizabeth
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 185 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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