Clinical trials · North Carolina
Cancer clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 617 recruiting cancer studies with a site in North Carolina — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT05376592Recruiting
Study genes and weight loss in pancreatic cancer
This study looks at how a person’s genetic variations may relate to cancer-related weight loss (cachexia) in pancreatic cancer. It may help researchers better understand who is most at risk and guide future treatments.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05431270RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug that targets CD73, alone or with immunotherapy
This early-stage study tests mavrostobart (an anti-CD73 antibody) to see what dose is safe and whether it can help shrink tumors. It’s studied by itself and also with a PD-1 immune therapy or chemotherapy, depending on your cancer type and prior treatments.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05486572Recruiting
Ultrasound or MRI to help prevent liver cancer deaths
This study compares ultrasound scans versus MRI scans to see which one better helps prevent deaths from liver cancer in people with cirrhosis. You may be assigned to one of the two imaging tests and follow-up visits to track whether liver cancer develops or is caught early.
Salisbury, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT05498428RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab for advanced lung cancer with EGFR mutations
This Phase 2 study tests amivantamab (an antibody medicine) in people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has specific EGFR gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer when standard curative treatments aren’t possible.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05557877RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose aspirin to prevent postpartum breast cancer
This study tests whether taking a low dose of aspirin after childbirth can lower the chance of developing breast cancer later. You may be asked to provide blood, urine, and breast tissue samples so researchers can look for changes that could explain why aspirin may help.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT05563766RecruitingPhase 2
Itraconazole added for treatable esophageal cancer before surgery
This study tests whether adding itraconazole (an anti-fungal medicine) to standard chemo-radiation before surgery increases the chance of complete tumor response. It’s for people with esophageal (or GE junction) cancer that can be removed with curative surgery after treatment.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05633615RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drug options after CAR T for aggressive lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding or switching drug treatments after CAR T-cell therapy can improve outcomes for people with certain aggressive lymphomas that have come back or did not respond. It mainly looks at who remains disease-stable/partly improved after CAR T and what treatment approach works best next.
Concord, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05656807Recruiting
Weight management program for child care staff and families
This study tests a weight management program delivered through child care centers, involving teachers and parents. It aims to improve healthy habits for children ages 2–5 through changes in the child care setting.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 2 years+ - NCT05692635RecruitingPhase 2
Brain MRI checks to prevent lung cancer brain symptoms
This trial tests whether doing scheduled brain MRI scans can lower the chance that lung cancer later causes symptomatic brain metastases (tumors that cause symptoms in the brain). If you’re eligible, you’ll get brain MRI surveillance at a specific time after starting radiation.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05855200RecruitingPhase 3
Dostarlimab around surgery for certain untreated colon cancers
This trial studies dostarlimab given around the time of colon cancer surgery for people with untreated, resectable (operable) stage T4N0 or stage III colon cancer that has specific tumor markers. It may help shrink or eliminate the cancer before or after surgery by boosting the immune response.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05899608RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ivonescimab as first treatment for metastatic lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests ivonescimab as a first-line treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It may help people by improving how well the cancer responds, especially in tumors with PD-L1 activity, but you must meet specific medical and testing requirements.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05977621Recruiting
Ultrasound imaging to guide radiation needle placement
This trial tests a guidance technique that uses ultrasound images matched to MRI (a real-time “map”) to help track the needle position during treatment for cervical or uterine cancer. It may help make radiation treatments more precise for people who are getting curative-intent radiation with brachytherapy.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–90 - NCT05978557Recruiting
Brain tumor drug testing using live tissue samples
This trial uses a small piece of your brain tumor after surgery to test which drugs might work best for you. It helps doctors find the most effective treatment for your specific tumor.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Any age - 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+ - NCT06022939RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing chemo plus stem cell transplant to chemo alone for AL amyloidosis
This study tests whether adding a stem cell transplant to standard chemotherapy (Dara-VCD) works better than chemotherapy alone for people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. It aims to find the best way to control the disease and improve outcomes.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06070870Recruiting
Lung screening help for Black adults
This trial helps Black or African-American adults who smoke or quit recently learn about and get lung cancer screening. It uses a health education approach to guide you through the process.
Carrboro, North CarolinaAges 50–80 - NCT06083922RecruitingPhase 2
CyBorD plus Daratumumab for kidney disease caused by abnormal proteins
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (CyBorD plus daratumumab) to treat kidney damage caused by abnormal proteins (monoclonal gammopathy). It aims to improve kidney function and reduce protein levels.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06196008Recruiting
Exercise coaching for older adults having lung cancer surgery and their caregivers
This study tests if a telephone-based physical activity coach helps older adults (65+) recover better after lung cancer surgery compared to self-monitored activity. Caregivers can also join to learn how to support their loved one and improve their own well-being.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06216301RecruitingPhase 3
Electric fields with immunotherapy and chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests adding a device that delivers electric fields (Tumor Treating Fields) to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. It may help slow tumor growth.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06238648RecruitingPhase 2
Epcoritamab for B-cell lymphoma after CAR-T therapy
This trial tests if the drug epcoritamab can help people with B-cell lymphoma whose cancer showed only a partial response 30 days after CAR-T cell therapy. It compares epcoritamab to simply monitoring the condition.
Chapel Hill, 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+ - NCT06377852RecruitingPhase 3
Dosing study for older adults with advanced breast cancer
This trial studies how well different doses of CDK4/6 inhibitors (palbociclib or ribociclib) work in people aged 65 or older with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. It aims to find the best starting dose to balance effectiveness and side effects.
Matthews, North CarolinaAges 65 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+ - NCT06418204Recruiting
Cannabis use study for cancer patients in community clinics
This study looks at the benefits and risks of using cannabis or cannabinoids for cancer patients. It aims to help understand how these products affect symptoms and quality of life during chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Reidsville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Levine Cancer Institute · 5 studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 4 studies
- Atrium Health Cabarrus · 2 studies
- Carolina BioOncology Institute · 2 studies
- Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- Duke University Medical Center · 2 studies
- Durham VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center · 2 studies
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.
Cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 617 recruiting 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 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 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 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.