Clinical trials · Raleigh–Durham, NC
Cancer clinical trials in Raleigh–Durham
We’re tracking 429 recruiting 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
- NCT05005403RecruitingPhase 1
Testing azirkitug for lung, head/neck, and other solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests how a new medicine (azirkitug) behaves in the body and how safe it is, given by IV infusion alone or with other cancer drugs. It may help people with several advanced solid tumor cancers, especially after standard treatments have stopped working.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06790693RecruitingPhase 3
Inavolisib plus hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy, inavolisib, combined with standard hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor for people with a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA) in their hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has not been treated before. It compares this combination to a placebo plus the same standard treatments.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04031677RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery with or without chemotherapy for high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy before surgery helps people with high-risk retroperitoneal (abdominal-area) leiomyosarcoma or liposarcoma. The goal is to improve outcomes while comparing surgery alone versus surgery plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05974150Recruiting
Remote symptom monitoring for several blood and cancer types
This study checks how well remote (at-home) symptom check-ins work for people with certain cancers. It may help patients and clinicians spot problems earlier and improve day-to-day care during treatment and beyond.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07300995Recruiting
Pain coping skills for older women with breast cancer
This study tests a behavioral program to help older women with breast cancer learn skills to cope with pain. The program is done through video or phone sessions.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 55 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05168163RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus targeted drug for advanced liver cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether atezolizumab combined with a multi-targeted (“multi-kinase”) inhibitor can treat advanced liver cancer that cannot be cured with surgery or local procedures. It focuses on people whose cancer has already grown despite a first-line treatment using atezolizumab plus bevacizumab.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06174987RecruitingPhase 3
Extended access study for patients benefiting from DS drugs
This study allows people who are already in a Daiichi Sankyo trial and getting benefit from the study drug to continue receiving it safely. It monitors long-term safety for those who have not had their cancer worsen.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06139458Recruiting
Cooling therapy to prevent nerve damage from chemo
This trial tests if cooling sleeves and gloves during chemotherapy can help prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in people with gynecologic cancers. If you are receiving a common chemo drug called paclitaxel, this approach might reduce side effects like numbness or pain in your hands and feet.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05144516Recruiting
Video support program for cancer and mild memory problems
This study tests a video-based, “dyad” (patient plus family caregiver) coaching program for people with cancer and mild memory trouble (mild cognitive impairment). It may help by improving coping and communication during cancer care.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–100 - NCT07318519Recruiting
Virtual reality for chronic cancer pain
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help reduce chronic pain in people with cancer. If you have had cancer pain for at least three months and rate your pain as 4 or more out of 10, you may be able to join.
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+ - NCT07488676RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ASP546C for stomach, pancreas, and other cancers
This trial tests a new drug called ASP546C in people with certain advanced cancers that have a specific marker (CLDN18.2). It aims to see if the drug can shrink or slow tumor growth.
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+ - NCT04486352RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted therapy trial for recurrent or persistent endometrial cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests targeted drug(s) for endometrial cancer that has come back or never fully went away after prior treatments. You may be eligible if your tumor can be tested for specific biomarkers and your health allows treatment safely.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06885034RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for advanced bowel or pancreatic cancer
This trial is testing an experimental drug (GSK5764227) either alone or with other treatments for people with advanced colon, rectal, or pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective for these cancers.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06317662RecruitingPhase 2
Adding venetoclax and blinatumomab to chemo for infant leukemia
This trial tests adding two newer medicines (venetoclax and blinatumomab) to standard chemotherapy for infants with a specific type of leukemia. The goal is to see if this combination helps more babies stay cancer-free.
Durham, North CarolinaAges Up to 12 months - NCT07097142RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter radiation for bladder cancer with chemo
This trial tests if a shorter course of radiation therapy works as well as the usual longer course for people with bladder cancer who are also receiving standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if shorter treatment can reduce side effects while still being effective.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06710548Recruiting
REVITALIZE: Reducing Fatigue in Ovarian Cancer on PARP Inhibitors
This study tests whether a program called REVITALIZE can help reduce severe fatigue in women with ovarian cancer who are currently taking a PARP inhibitor (a type of targeted therapy). The goal is to see if this approach improves daily energy and quality of life.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04871542Recruiting
Predicting risk of immune therapy side effects
This study tries to predict who is more likely to get serious side effects from immune checkpoint medicines used for solid tumors. You may help researchers by answering questionnaires before treatment and during follow-up, and by possibly storing sample specimens.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT03739814RecruitingPhase 2
Test inotuzumab, blinatumomab, and possibly ponatinib for CD22 ALL
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of medicines (inotuzumab ozogamicin and blinatumomab), with or without ponatinib, for people with CD22-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It aims to improve remission and control leukemia cells, including in the bone marrow.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06835569RecruitingPhase 1
ALTA3263 for advanced KRAS-mutated solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental pill called ALTA3263 for adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation. It's for people who have already tried other treatments or can't take them.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07246863RecruitingPhase 2
Testing visugromab and nivolumab with or without docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (visugromab, nivolumab, and possibly docetaxel) for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that worsened after one prior treatment with an immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination helps control the cancer better.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06830265Recruiting
Comparing a new biopsy needle to the standard one for prostate cancer
This study tests a new, specially designed biopsy needle system against the standard needle system used for prostate biopsies. The researchers will compare how well each system collects tissue samples from men who have suspicious MRI findings, to see if the new needle might give better results.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Raleigh–Durham
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Duke University Medical Center · 12 studies
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Duke Cancer Network · 2 studies
- Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional
- Cone Heath Cancer Center at Mebane
- Duke Cancer Center /ID# 251975
- Duke Cancer Center Durham
- Duke Cancer Institute /ID# 276267
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.
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Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Raleigh–Durham?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 429 recruiting 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 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 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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