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 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT07126587Recruiting
Healthy Living in Anson County Study
This study offers healthy meals and group classes to help people in Anson County manage or prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. You'll learn about and try a Mediterranean diet, which is known to be good for heart health.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT07166406RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy with or without targeted radiation for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests whether adding a precise, targeted form of radiation (called SBRT) to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) can help people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to the blood vessels or outside the liver. You may be asked to participate in one of two treatment groups to see which approach works better.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07173205Recruiting
Coping toolkit for teens and young adults after cancer
This trial tests a mobile toolkit to help teens and young adults manage their emotions and cope better after finishing cancer treatment. It is designed for those who completed treatment 1 month to 5 years ago.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 15–39 - NCT07194044RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a treatment schedule for metastatic Ewing sarcoma
This trial tests a new schedule of standard chemotherapy drugs to see if it improves outcomes for people with metastatic Ewing sarcoma or CIC-rearranged sarcoma. It is for patients who have not had prior cancer treatment, except possibly one initial cycle of VDC.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1 year+ - NCT07226271Recruiting
How people view alcoholic drinks
This trial surveys adults about their views on alcoholic beverages. If you are 21 or older and have had alcohol in the last year, you may help researchers understand consumer perceptions.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 21–99 - NCT07175376Recruiting
Building resilience for older adults starting cancer treatment
This study tests a program designed to help older adults with cancer who are starting a new chemotherapy or immune therapy. The program uses an electronic frailty score to provide extra support and resources to improve your overall well-being during treatment.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65 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+ - NCT07296861Recruiting
Home program for healthy growth in children with Down syndrome
This study tests a family-based program you can do at home to help your young child with Down syndrome develop healthy habits. It aims to support your child's growth and well-being through fun activities and guidance.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT07356154RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of revumenib and mezigdomide for leukemia
This trial tests two experimental drugs, revumenib and mezigdomide, for people with acute leukemia that has certain genetic changes (NPM1, KMT2A, or NUP98) and has come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the leukemia.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 12 years+ - NCT01790152Recruiting
Dexrazoxane study to monitor heart damage in cancer survivors
This study tests dexrazoxane (DRZ) to see how it affects blood and heart-related “biomarkers,” or measurable signs of heart damage, after cancer treatment. It mainly targets survivors who may be at risk for cardiomyopathy (heart muscle weakness) or related heart failure.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT01143480Recruiting
Testing how the body responds to endotoxin
This study checks how your immune system (your body’s defense system) reacts to a controlled substance that triggers inflammation. It may help researchers understand why some people have stronger or weaker inflammatory responses.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 18–100 - NCT02402244Recruiting
Caring registry study for children and young people with cancer
This study keeps a careful record of children, teens, and young adults with cancer (and some related growths) and may follow them over time. It helps researchers better track outcomes and future contact so care can improve.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges Up to 25 years - NCT02693535RecruitingPhase 2
Match FDA cancer drugs to a tumor gene change
This trial tests FDA-approved cancer medicines in people with advanced cancer whose tumor has a specific gene or protein abnormality. It tries to see whether targeting that tumor “fingerprint” can help when standard treatments no longer work.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 12 years+ - NCT07479199Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation and radiation for painful spine tumors
This trial tests a treatment that uses heat (radiofrequency ablation) and radiation to relieve pain from tumors in the spine. It may help if you have cancer that has spread to your upper or lower back and you have moderate to severe pain.
Chapel Hill, 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+ - NCT06472765Enrolling by invitation
Study of the Vaginal Ecosystem in Healthy Women
This study looks at the natural balance of bacteria and other factors in the vagina of healthy women. It aims to learn more about what a healthy vaginal ecosystem looks like.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–89 - NCT04357574Enrolling by invitation
Testing a radiation treatment decision system during COVID-19 changes
This trial looks at whether a computer system can help guide high-intensity radiation treatment decisions when care has been disrupted during COVID-19. It may help improve how treatment is planned and adjusted during times when patients’ situations change.
Durham, 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.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 5 studies
- Levine Cancer Institute · 3 studies
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences · 3 studies
- Duke University Medical Center · 2 studies
- East Carolina University · 2 studies
- Mission Hospital · 2 studies
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · 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.
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.