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
- NCT06291324Recruiting
Wearable Device for Fatigue During Cancer Treatment
This study tests if a wearable device (WATD) can help track and improve fatigue in people with pancreatic or breast cancer who are receiving treatment. The goal is to find better ways to manage treatment-related tiredness.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06305299RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called CAR-T cells that target a protein called B7H3 found on cancer cells. It is for people with a specific type of ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer that has not responded well to platinum chemotherapy or has come back quickly.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06306924Recruiting
Metastatic cancer radiation therapy registry study
This study is a registry that collects information from people with cancer that has spread who are receiving radiation therapy as part of their usual care. By joining, you help researchers learn more about how radiation works in this setting.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06347068RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells, modified to target a protein called B7-H3 on triple-negative breast cancer cells. It may help if other treatments haven't worked.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06515613RecruitingPhase 1
Testing CTIM-76 for recurrent ovarian and other advanced cancers
This trial tests a new drug, CTIM-76, in people whose ovarian, testicular, or endometrial cancer has come back and is not responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
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+ - NCT06690775RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This trial tests an investigational drug called TORL-1-23 for people with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06732375Recruiting
Mindset Moments for young adult cancer survivors
This study looks at a simple online program called 'Mindset Moments' to help young adults (ages 19-25) who have finished cancer treatment feel better emotionally. You may join if you're still feeling some distress and want to try a new way to cope.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 19–25 - NCT06848491Recruiting
Mobile health program for weight management in young cancer survivors
This study tests a mobile health program to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18–39) manage their weight. You'll be randomly assigned to one of two programs that use text messages and other tools to support healthy eating and physical activity.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–39 - NCT06864338Recruiting
Pilot study for a new colorectal cancer screening test
This study tests a new stool-based test for detecting colorectal cancer and advanced polyps. It aims to see how well it works compared to a colonoscopy. The results may lead to a simpler screening option.
Morrisville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06878547Recruiting
Ultrasound study for breast cancer tissue structure
This study uses a special ultrasound technique (VisR) to look at the structure of breast tissue and collagen in women with suspicious or known breast cancer. The goal is to see if this imaging can help doctors better understand breast cancer without needing a biopsy.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 20–90 - NCT06902376RecruitingPhase 1
XL092 and cemiplimab for advanced thyroid cancer without BRAF mutation
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, XL092 and cemiplimab, for people with a rare and aggressive type of thyroid cancer called anaplastic thyroid cancer. The drugs aim to shrink tumors before surgery and help the immune system fight the cancer.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06902311RecruitingPhase 2
Shorter radiation after lumpectomy for early breast cancer
This trial tests a shorter, more intense course of daily radiation therapy (called ultra hypo-fractionation) given after lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to reduce the number of treatment visits while keeping the same high level of effectiveness and safety.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 50 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+ - NCT06958328RecruitingPhase 3
Testing higher dose radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests if a higher dose of radiation therapy can help people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer after they've had 4–6 months of chemotherapy. It aims to improve cancer control without significantly increasing side effects.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06965192Recruiting
Visual tools for cancer surgeon decision-making
This trial tests visual tools to help surgeons make better decisions for patients with early-stage prostate or kidney cancer. It may help you and your doctor choose the best treatment.
Wilmington, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06998940RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy with or without panitumumab for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether adding a targeted drug called panitumumab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a certain type of pancreatic cancer that has spread. It is for patients whose tumors do not have a KRAS mutation and who have already had one line of chemotherapy.
Pinehurst, 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+ - NCT07214610Recruiting
Improving breast cancer outcomes in North Carolina
This study looks at why some women with invasive breast cancer do better than others. It combines information from biology, medical history, and lifestyle to find ways to improve care and outcomes.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 20–74 - NCT07225127Recruiting
Bladder cancer treatment: therapy vs. surgery
This study compares two standard treatments for high-grade non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has come back after initial treatment: medication placed directly into the bladder (intravesical therapy) or bladder removal surgery (cystectomy). The goal is to see which option works better for patients like you.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07307664Recruiting
Increasing genetic testing for cancer patients
This trial aims to increase the use of genetic testing (germline testing) among cancer patients by working with healthcare providers like oncologists and nurses. If you are an oncology care team member treating adults with breast, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer, this study may be for you.
Salisbury, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT07313306Recruiting
Exercise for symptom management in metastatic breast cancer
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can help manage symptoms like fatigue and pain in people with metastatic breast cancer. You’ll work with a coach to safely increase your physical activity level.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07389967Recruiting
Nutrition awareness study for women after breast cancer treatment
This study looks at how aware women are about nutrition after finishing their main breast cancer treatment. It aims to help improve support for diet and healthy eating habits.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07474090Recruiting
Personalized Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Survivors
This study tests whether a personalized exercise program during chemotherapy helps breast cancer survivors recover better and feel stronger. You'll use a smartphone app to do guided workouts at home while getting support from exercise coaches.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–85
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 · 7 studies
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · 5 studies
- Duke Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Duke Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- Carolina BioOncology Institute
- Durham VA Medical Center
- FirstHealth of the Carolinas
- Levine Cancer Institute
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.